SEAT Alhambra, Altea, Exeo And 1 More Recall R/2025/348: Takata Front Drivers Or Passenger Airbag Replacement, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Stop driving
- How serious
- 23 Jul 2025
- Launched
- 77
- vehicles in the UK
- SD01
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Alhambra, Altea, Exeo and 1 more vehicles built between 21 June 2009 and 24 May 2017. Urgent Safety Warning: Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Issue: The front airbag in your SEAT vehicle contains an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. The recall notice describes the fix as: for important safety reasons it is necessary to replace the inflator or driver/passenger seat’s airbag module of your vehicle. You won't usually pay for it.1
The manufacturer’s notice tells owners not to use it. Ask for collection or a home repair.
The manufacturer's notice tells owners not to drive until the repair is done. Ask SEAT to collect the car. See do not drive recalls.
What’s Wrong
Urgent Safety Warning: Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Issue: The front airbag in your SEAT vehicle contains an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. Risk: If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle. Immediate Action Required: Stop driving your vehicle immediately. Contact the SEAT Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm) to arrange your recall service. Mobility assistance is available if needed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement Defect: Urgent Safety Warning - Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Issue: The front airbag in your SEAT vehicle contains an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. Risk: If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle. Immediate Action Required: Stop driving your vehicle immediately. Contact the SEAT Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm) to arrange your recall service. Mobility assistance is available if needed. Remedy: For important safety reasons it is necessary to replace the inflator or driver/passenger seat’s airbag module of your vehicle.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: for important safety reasons it is necessary to replace the inflator or driver/passenger seat’s airbag module of your vehicle.
Are You Affected?
Alhambra, Altea, Exeo and 1 more built between 21 June 2009 and 24 May 2017 may be included. SEAT estimates 77 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 SD01 or the DVSA reference R/2025/348. 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 | |
| ExeoPassenger airbag replacement | Urgent | R/2024/437 | |
| 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/2025/230 on 30 Jun 2025, for passenger airbag replacement. The one launched after it was R/2025/391 on 27 Aug 2025, for passenger airbag replacement. You can also see every SEAT recall, the SEAT Leon recall history, all recalls launched in 2025 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/348, launched 23 July 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.