SEAT Tarraco Recall R/2024/116: Replacement Of Curtain Airbag, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Mar 2024
- Launched
- 322
- vehicles in the UK
- 69FU
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Tarraco vehicles built between 25 January 2019 and 20 February 2020. In Terraco vehicles within a specified range of VINs curtain airbags with a defective gas generator may have been installed due to a manufacturing error. The dealer will replace curtain airbag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In Terraco vehicles within a specified range of VINs curtain airbags with a defective gas generator may have been installed due to a manufacturing error. A defective gas generator may cause the airbag not to work correctly and therefore not provide the required level of protection. In the event of an accident where the curtain airbag is deployed components from the gas generator may become detached and injure vehicle passengers.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Replacement of curtain airbag Defect: In Terraco vehicles within a specified range of VINs curtain airbags with a defective gas generator may have been installed due to a manufacturing error. A defective gas generator may cause the airbag not to work correctly and therefore not provide the required level of protection. In the event of an accident where the curtain airbag is deployed components from the gas generator may become detached and injure vehicle passengers Remedy: Replace curtain airbag
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the airbag not to work correctly and therefore not provide the required level of protection.
The Fix
The dealer will replace curtain airbag.
Are You Affected?
Tarraco built between 25 January 2019 and 20 February 2020 may be included. SEAT estimates 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 69FU or the DVSA reference R/2024/116. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TarracoPossibility that four of the six welding points on the bottom connection of the impact beam for the rear left door are too small | Book soon | R/2023/200 | |
| 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/2024/026 on 26 Jan 2024, for on certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a…. The one launched after it was R/2024/160 on 10 Apr 2024, for driver's side front airbag. You can also see every SEAT recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/116, launched 7 March 2024. 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.