SEAT Exeo recall: Passenger airbag replacement
- What's wrong
- In some SEAT EXEO (3R) vehicles within the specified range of VINs with a front passenger airbag by Takata a deterioration of the propellant could occur due to high air humidity and temperature changes. As a result in the event of an accident and the…
- What to do
- Contact a SEAT dealer to book the free repair. The front passenger airgbag must be replaced.
What’s wrong
In some SEAT EXEO (3R) vehicles within the specified range of VINs with a front passenger airbag by Takata a deterioration of the propellant could occur due to high air humidity and temperature changes. As a result in the event of an accident and the activation of the front passenger airbag fragments of the generator housing could become detached and injure the passengers.
The fix
The front passenger airgbag must be replaced.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeo | 30 Jan 2009 | 16 May 2013 | 8,632 |
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 27 August 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.