SEAT Formentor Recall R/2023/199: Defective Wheel Supports May Fail Prematurely And Break, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 10 Jul 2023
- Launched
- 379
- vehicles in the UK
- 42M7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Formentor vehicles built between 31 March 2023 and 20 April 2023. Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel support containing cavities in the material. The dealer will inspect the rear left wheel support and if necessary replace the,knuckle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel support containing cavities in the material.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Defective wheel supports may fail prematurely and break Defect: Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel support containing cavities in the material. Remedy: Inspect the rear left wheel support and if necessary replace the�knuckle.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: defective wheel supports may fail prematurely and break.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the rear left wheel support and if necessary replace the,knuckle.
Are You Affected?
Formentor built between 31 March 2023 and 20 April 2023 may be included. SEAT estimates 379 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 42M7 or the DVSA reference R/2023/199. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formentor, LeonThe wiring harness of the airbag control unit may possibly have been caught by the clutch pedal during installation | Urgent | R/2022/185 | |
| 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 | |
| Ateca, Formentor, Leon, TarracoEngine design covers could detach from their fixing | Low | R/2022/076 | |
| AtecaRear wheel bearing housings may fail | Book soon | R/2017/304 |
This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before 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…. The one launched after it was R/2023/200 on 10 Jul 2023, for possibility that four of the six welding points on the bottom connection of the impact…. You can also see every SEAT recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/199, launched 10 July 2023. 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.