SEAT E-Mii Recall R/2020/348: Damaged Battery Cells Could Have Been Installed In The High Voltage Battery Which Could…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Nov 2020
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- 93J4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled E-Mii vehicles built between 19 May 2020 and 19 May 2020. Damaged battery cells could have been installed in the high voltage battery which could lead to a thermal overload. The dealer will replace the batteries. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Damaged battery cells could have been installed in the high voltage battery which could lead to a thermal overload.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DAMAGED BATTERY CELLS COULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO A THERMAIL OVERLOAD Defect: On affected vehicles damaged battery cells could have been installed in the high voltage battery which could lead to a thermal overload. Remedy: Replace the batteries.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a thermal overload.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the batteries.
Are You Affected?
E-Mii built between 19 May 2020 and 19 May 2020 may be included. SEAT estimates 2 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 93J4 or the DVSA reference R/2020/348. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupra BornBattery check | Urgent | R/2026/153 | |
| Formentor, Leon, TarracoIn some vehiclesthe fuse in the high-voltage system has been produced in part with an insufficient amount of extinguishing sand | Urgent | R/2022/088 |
This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before it was R/2020/113 on 20 Apr 2020, for the bracket of the double belt buckle may have been damaged during the forming process. The one launched after it was R/2021/009 on 9 Dec 2020, for the front assist is not configured correctly. You can also see every SEAT recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/348, launched 25 November 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.