SEAT Leon Recall R/2021/407: It Is Possible That The Rear Knuckle Fastening Screw Does Not Have The Corrct Tightening…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 Nov 2021
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- 40R8
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Leon vehicles built between 30 September 2020 and 8 October 2020. The rear knuckle fastening screw does not have the correct tightening torque. The dealer will replace the rear knuckle in all affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear knuckle fastening screw does not have the correct tightening torque.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE REAR KNUCKLE FASTENING SCREW DOES NOT HAVE THE CORRCT TIGHTENING TORQUE Defect: It is possible that the rear knuckle fastening screw does not have the correct tightening torque Remedy: The rear knuckle must be replaced in all affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: it is possible that the rear knuckle fastening screw does not have the corrct tightening torque.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the rear knuckle in all affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Leon built between 30 September 2020 and 8 October 2020 may be included. SEAT estimates 5 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 40R8 or the DVSA reference R/2021/407. 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?.
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This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before it was R/2021/322 on 10 Sep 2021, for the input rod bolt connection between the electronic brake servo and the brake pedal may…. The one launched after it was R/2022/076 on 23 Mar 2022, for engine design covers could detach from their fixing. You can also see every SEAT recall, the SEAT Leon recall history and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/407, launched 10 November 2021. 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.