SEAT Tarraco Recall R/2023/200: Possibility That Four Of The Six Welding Points On The Bottom Connection Of The Impact…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 10 Jul 2023
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- 57J7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Tarraco vehicles built between 13 January 2023 and 26 January 2023. Manufactured in a specific period there is a possibility that four of the six welding points on the bottom connection of the impact beam for the rear left door are too small. The dealer will check the serial number of the rear left door and if necessary the rear left door must be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Manufactured in a specific period there is a possibility that four of the six welding points on the bottom connection of the impact beam for the rear left door are too small.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Possibility that four of the six welding points on the bottom connection of the impact beam for the rear left door are too small Defect: On vehicles manufactured in a specific period there is a possibility that four of the six welding points on the bottom connection of the impact beam for the rear left door are too small. Remedy: The serial number of the rear left door must be checked and if necessary the rear left door must be replaced.�
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility that four of the six welding points on the bottom connection of the impact beam for the rear left door are too small.
The Fix
The dealer will check the serial number of the rear left door and if necessary the rear left door must be replaced.
Are You Affected?
Tarraco built between 13 January 2023 and 26 January 2023 may be included. SEAT estimates 4 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 57J7 or the DVSA reference R/2023/200. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TarracoReplacement of curtain airbag | Urgent | R/2024/116 | |
| 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 | |
| TarracoThe fuel tank walls may not be to the correct thickness | Urgent | R/2020/031 | |
| Ateca, TarracoAt low engine speeds the engine produces insufficient torque | Low | R/2019/305 |
This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before it was R/2023/199 on 10 Jul 2023, for defective wheel supports may fail prematurely and break. The one launched after it was R/2023/273 on 11 Sep 2023, for front driver airbag replacement. You can also see every SEAT recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/200, 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.