SEAT Formentor, Leon Recall R/2022/185: The Wiring Harness Of The Airbag Control Unit May Possibly Have Been Caught By The Clutch…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Jun 2022
- Launched
- 10,145
- vehicles in the UK
- 69DQ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Formentor, Leon vehicles built between 28 April 2020 and 18 June 2021. The wiring harness of the airbag control unit was caught by the clutch pedal during installation. The dealer will check the correct position of the airbag control unit wiring harness and if required secured in the correct position. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wiring harness of the airbag control unit was caught by the clutch pedal during installation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT MAY POSSIBLY HAVE BEEN CAUGHT BY THE CLUTCH PEDAL DURING INSTALLATION Defect: There is a possibility that the wiring harness of the airbag control unit was caught by the clutch pedal during installation. Remedy: The correct position of the airbag control unit wiring harness must be checked and if required secured in the correct position. Repair any existing damage as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the wiring harness of the airbag control unit may possibly have been caught by the clutch pedal during installation.
The Fix
The dealer will check the correct position of the airbag control unit wiring harness and if required secured in the correct position.
Are You Affected?
Formentor, Leon built between 28 April 2020 and 18 June 2021 may be included. SEAT estimates 10,145 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 69DQ or the DVSA reference R/2022/185. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Alhambra, Ateca, Ibiza, Leon and 1 moreFront driver airbag replacement | Urgent | R/2023/273 |
This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before 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…. The one launched after it was R/2023/047 on 6 Feb 2023, for there is a possibility that impact sensors for rear airbags have been installed that do…. You can also see every SEAT recall, the SEAT Leon recall history, all recalls launched in 2022 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/185, launched 28 June 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.