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SEAT Roof BOX Cupra Part Number 000 071 200 AK Recall R/2025/437: cUPRA Roof Box, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2025/437, campaign code CUPRA ROOF BOX. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
17 Oct 2025
Launched
67
vehicles in the UK
CUPRA ROOF BOX
Manufacturer’s campaign code

SEAT recalled Roof BOX Cupra Part Number 000 071 200 AK vehicles built between 1 January 2025 and 17 October 2025. Affected roof boxes could be fitted with defective plastic covers on the locking mechanism which may lead to damage to the roof box itself and to the vehicle. The dealer will replace defective roof boxes. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Affected roof boxes could be fitted with defective plastic covers on the locking mechanism which may lead to damage to the roof box itself and to the vehicle. In extreme cases the lid of the roof box can detach and fly off.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: CUPRA Roof Box Defect: Affected roof boxes could be fitted with defective plastic covers on the locking mechanism which may lead to damage to the roof box itself and to the vehicle. In extreme cases the lid of the roof box can detach and fly off. Remedy: Replace defective roof boxes.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to damage to the roof box itself and to the vehicle.

The Fix

The dealer will replace defective roof boxes.

Are You Affected?

Roof BOX Cupra Part Number 000 071 200 AK built between 1 January 2025 and 17 October 2025 may be included. SEAT estimates 67 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with SEAT.
  2. Book with any franchised SEAT dealer, quoting the campaign code CUPRA ROOF BOX or the DVSA reference R/2025/437. See how to get a SEAT recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.

This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before it was R/2025/391 on 27 Aug 2025, for passenger airbag replacement. The one launched after it was R/2026/153 on 9 Apr 2026, for battery check. You can also see every SEAT recall and all recalls launched in 2025.

Source: DVSA recall R/2025/437, launched 17 October 2025. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.