SEAT Alhambra, Ateca, Ibiza And 2 More Recall R/2023/273: Front Driver Airbag Replacement, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Sep 2023
- Launched
- 52,322
- vehicles in the UK
- 69EC
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Alhambra, Ateca, Ibiza and 2 more vehicles built between 19 March 2012 and 9 December 2017. Produced in a specific period with airbags from manufacturer Takata in the event of an accident with airbag activation the driver airbag gas generator housing may explode. The dealer will inspect the driver,s airbag and replace it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Produced in a specific period with airbags from manufacturer Takata in the event of an accident with airbag activation the driver airbag gas generator housing may explode.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Front driver airbag replacement Defect: In vehicles produced in a specific period with airbags from manufacturer Takata in the event of an accident with airbag activation the driver airbag gas generator housing may explode.� Remedy: Inspect the driver�s airbag and replace it if necessary.�
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front driver airbag replacement.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the driver,s airbag and replace it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Alhambra, Ateca, Ibiza and 2 more built between 19 March 2012 and 9 December 2017 may be included. SEAT estimates 52,322 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 69EC or the DVSA reference R/2023/273. 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 | |
| Arona, IbizaPassenger airbag replacement | Urgent | R/2025/230 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before 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…. The one launched after it was R/2023/294 on 16 Oct 2023, for in certain vehicles within a range of specified VINs it has been detected that an engine…. You can also see every SEAT recall, the SEAT Ibiza recall history, all recalls launched in 2023 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/273, launched 11 September 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.