SEAT Arona, Ibiza Recall R/2025/230: Passenger Airbag Replacement, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Jun 2025
- Launched
- 210
- vehicles in the UK
- 69U1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Arona, Ibiza vehicles built between 30 August 2023 and 18 February 2025. Defective passenger airbags may have been fitted. The recall notice describes the fix as: will be checked and the passenger airbags replaced if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Defective passenger airbags may have been fitted. On affected vehicles the passenger airbag should be deactivated and the passenger seat not used until the recall action has been completed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Passenger airbag replacement Defect: On affected vehicles defective passenger airbags may have been fitted. On affected vehicles the passenger airbag should be deactivated and the passenger seat not used until the recall action has been completed. Remedy: Affected vehicles will be checked and the passenger airbags replaced if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: passenger airbag replacement.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: will be checked and the passenger airbags replaced if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Arona, Ibiza built between 30 August 2023 and 18 February 2025 may be included. SEAT estimates 210 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 69U1 or the DVSA reference R/2025/230. 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, Ateca, Ibiza, Leon and 1 moreFront driver airbag replacement | Urgent | R/2023/273 | |
| Arona, IbizaThe bracket of the double belt buckle may have been damaged during the forming process | Urgent | R/2020/113 | |
| IbizaThe engine oil may possibly reach the brake servo through the vacuum hose | Urgent | R/2020/090 | |
| Arona, Ateca, Ibiza, Leon and 1 moreThe driver's air bag may not inflate fast enough in the event of activation | Urgent | R/2019/157 | |
| Arona, IbizaThe adjusted handbrake lever travel for parking can increase | Urgent | R/2019/039 |
This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before it was R/2024/437 on 4 Nov 2024, for passenger airbag replacement. The one launched after it was R/2025/348 on 23 Jul 2025, for takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement. You can also see every SEAT recall, the SEAT Arona recall history, all recalls launched in 2025 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/230, launched 30 June 2025. 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.