SEAT Altea, Leon, Alhambra recall: Driver’s side front airbag
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles a deterioration of the driver airbag propellant could occur. In the event of an accident and the activation of the driver airbag fragments of the generator housing could become detached and injure the vehicle occupants.
- What to do
- Contact a SEAT dealer to book the free repair. The driver side front airbag gas generator must be replaced in all affected vehicles.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On affected vehicles a deterioration of the driver airbag propellant could occur. In the event of an accident and the activation of the driver airbag fragments of the generator housing could become detached and injure the vehicle occupants.
The fix
The driver side front airbag gas generator must be replaced in all affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altea | 24 Nov 2008 | 4 Jun 2012 | 3,128 |
| Leon | 20 Nov 2008 | 30 Jul 2012 | 14,716 |
| Alhambra | 7 Apr 2010 | 29 May 2012 | 2,568 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 10 April 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.