SEAT Cupra Formentor, Leon Recall R/2023/294: In Certain Vehicles Within A Range Of Specified VINs It Has Been Detected That An Engine…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 16 Oct 2023
- Launched
- 43
- vehicles in the UK
- 10J3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Cupra Formentor, Leon vehicles built between 26 July 2023 and 7 August 2023. 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. The dealer will inspect the fitted engine support and if found to be affected the engine support must be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: In 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. Defect: In 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.� Remedy: The fitted engine support must be inspected and if found to be affected the engine support must be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: in 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.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the fitted engine support and if found to be affected the engine support must be replaced.
Are You Affected?
Cupra Formentor, Leon built between 26 July 2023 and 7 August 2023 may be included. SEAT estimates 43 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 10J3 or the DVSA reference R/2023/294. 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, Cupra LeonOn certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment | Urgent | R/2024/026 | |
| 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/2023/273 on 11 Sep 2023, for front driver airbag replacement. The one launched after it was R/2024/026 on 26 Jan 2024, for on certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a…. You can also see every SEAT recall, the SEAT Leon recall history and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/294, launched 16 October 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.