SEAT Ateca, Formentor, Leon And 1 More Recall R/2022/076: Engine Design Covers Could Detach From Their Fixing, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 23 Mar 2022
- Launched
- 2,309
- vehicles in the UK
- 10H7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Ateca, Formentor, Leon and 1 more vehicles built between 16 October 2020 and 14 February 2022. Within the range of specified VINs it is possible that they have engine design covers installed that could detach from their fixing depending on use (very sporty driving or poor road conditions) and the operating time. The recall notice describes the fix as: the engine design cover must be removed on all affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Within the range of specified VINs it is possible that they have engine design covers installed that could detach from their fixing depending on use (very sporty driving or poor road conditions) and the operating time.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE DESIGN COVERS COULD DETACH FROM THEIR FIXING Defect: In some vehicles within the range of specified VINs it is possible that they have engine design covers installed that could detach from their fixing depending on use (very sporty driving or poor road conditions) and the operating time. Remedy: The engine design cover must be removed on all affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine design covers could detach from their fixing.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the engine design cover must be removed on all affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Ateca, Formentor, Leon and 1 more built between 16 October 2020 and 14 February 2022 may be included. SEAT estimates 2,309 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 10H7 or the DVSA reference R/2022/076. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra, Altea, Exeo, LeonTakata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement | Stop driving | R/2025/348 | |
| Alhambra, Altea, Leon, ToledoDrivers side front airbag | Urgent | R/2024/285 | |
| Alhambra, Altea, LeonDriver's side front airbag | Urgent | R/2024/160 | |
| TarracoReplacement of curtain airbag | Urgent | R/2024/116 | |
| Cupra Formentor, LeonIn certain vehicles within a range of specified VINs it has been detected that an engine support that did not receive the correct heat treatment may have been fitted | Low | R/2023/294 |
This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before it was R/2021/407 on 10 Nov 2021, for it is possible that the rear knuckle fastening screw does not have the corrct tightening…. The one launched after it was R/2022/088 on 7 Apr 2022, for in some vehiclesthe fuse in the high-voltage system has been produced in part with an…. You can also see every SEAT recall, the SEAT Leon recall history and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/076, launched 23 March 2022. 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.