SEAT Arona, Ibiza Recall R/2020/113: The Bracket Of The Double Belt Buckle May Have Been Damaged During The Forming Process, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Apr 2020
- Launched
- 81
- vehicles in the UK
- 69AU
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Arona, Ibiza vehicles built between 26 February 2020 and 27 February 2020. The bracket of the double belt buckle has been damaged during the forming process. The dealer will replace the double belt buckle in all affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bracket of the double belt buckle has been damaged during the forming process.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BRACKET OF THE DOUBLE BELT BUCKLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE FORMING PROCESS Defect: It is possible that the bracket of the double belt buckle has been damaged during the forming process. Remedy: The double belt buckle must be replaced in all affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the bracket of the double belt buckle may have been damaged during the forming process.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the double belt buckle in all affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Arona, Ibiza built between 26 February 2020 and 27 February 2020 may be included. SEAT estimates 81 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with SEAT, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with SEAT.
- Book with any franchised SEAT dealer, quoting the campaign code 69AU or the DVSA reference R/2020/113. See how to get a SEAT recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arona, IbizaPassenger airbag replacement | Urgent | R/2025/230 | |
| Alhambra, Ateca, Ibiza, Leon and 1 moreFront driver airbag replacement | Urgent | R/2023/273 | |
| IbizaThe engine oil may possibly reach the brake servo through the vacuum hose | Urgent | R/2020/090 | |
| Arona, Ateca, Ibiza, Leon and 1 moreThe driver's air bag may not inflate fast enough in the event of activation | Urgent | R/2019/157 | |
| Arona, IbizaThe adjusted handbrake lever travel for parking can increase | Urgent | R/2019/039 |
This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before it was R/2020/090 on 18 Mar 2020, for the engine oil may possibly reach the brake servo through the vacuum hose. The one launched after it was R/2020/348 on 25 Nov 2020, for damaged battery cells could have been installed in the high voltage battery which could…. You can also see every SEAT recall, the SEAT Arona recall history, all recalls launched in 2020 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/113, launched 20 April 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.