SEAT recall: Engine design covers could detach from their fixing
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- In some vehicles within the range of specified VINs it is possible that they have engine design covers installed that could detach from their fixing depending on use (very sporty driving or poor road conditions) and the operating time.
- What to do
- Contact a SEAT dealer to book the free repair. The engine design cover must be removed on all affected vehicles.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
In some vehicles within the range of specified VINs it is possible that they have engine design covers installed that could detach from their fixing depending on use (very sporty driving or poor road conditions) and the operating time.
The fix
The engine design cover must be removed on all affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon | 16 Oct 2020 | 14 Feb 2022 | 2,309 |
| Formentor | 16 Oct 2020 | 14 Feb 2022 | 2,309 |
| Tarraco | 16 Oct 2020 | 14 Feb 2022 | 2,309 |
| Ateca | 16 Oct 2020 | 14 Feb 2022 | 2,309 |
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 23 March 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.