SEAT Exeo Recall R/2024/437: Passenger Airbag Replacement, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Nov 2024
- Launched
- 8
- vehicles in the UK
- 69V4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Exeo vehicles built between 29 September 2009 and 15 December 2010. Takata has advised that in the event of an accident with airbag activation the front passenger airbag gas generator housing may explode. The dealer will replace the passenger airbag as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Takata has advised that in the event of an accident with airbag activation the front passenger airbag gas generator housing may explode. The cause may be a deterioration of the propellant caused by high air humidity and temperature changes during an extended period of time. In the event of an accident with front passenger airbag activation fragments from the gas generator can cause injuries and endanger the life of the passengers.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Passenger airbag replacement Defect: Takata has advised that in the event of an accident with airbag activation the front passenger airbag gas generator housing may explode. The cause may be a deterioration of the propellant caused by high air humidity and temperature changes during an extended period of time. In the event of an accident with front passenger airbag activation fragments from the gas generator can cause injuries and endanger the life of the passengers. Remedy: Replace the passenger airbag as necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause injuries and endanger the life of the passengers.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the passenger airbag as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Exeo built between 29 September 2009 and 15 December 2010 may be included. SEAT estimates 8 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 69V4 or the DVSA reference R/2024/437. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ExeoPassenger airbag replacement | Urgent | R/2025/391 | |
| Alhambra, Altea, Exeo, LeonTakata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement | Stop driving | R/2025/348 | |
| TerramarReplacement front seat belt | Urgent | R/2026/295 | |
| Arona, IbizaPassenger airbag replacement | Urgent | R/2025/230 | |
| Alhambra, Altea, Leon, ToledoDrivers side front airbag | Urgent | R/2024/285 |
This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before it was R/2024/285 on 16 Jul 2024, for drivers side front airbag. The one launched after it was R/2025/230 on 30 Jun 2025, for passenger airbag replacement. You can also see every SEAT recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/437, launched 4 November 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.