SEAT Alhambra recalls

12 official safety recalls for the SEAT Alhambra from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Front airbag inflator may rupture

    Reported July 23, 2025Model years 2011–2017DVSA recall R/2025/34877 vehicles affected

    The ageing inflator propellant may explode when the airbag deploys, ejecting metal fragments that could cause life-threatening or fatal injuries. The inflator or driver or passenger airbag module will be replaced. Stop driving the vehicle.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.

  2. Driver airbag housing may release fragments

    Reported July 16, 2024Model years 2012–2015DVSA recall R/2024/285EU Safety Gate A12/02776/241,813 vehicles affected

    Deteriorated propellant may cause fragments of the driver airbag generator housing to detach when the airbag deploys, potentially injuring occupants. The driver-side airbag gas generator will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Drivers side front airbag
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    The driver side front airbag gas generator must be replaced in all affected vehicles.

  3. Driver airbag inflator may rupture

    Reported April 10, 2024Model years 2010–2012DVSA recall R/2024/16020,412 vehicles affected

    The driver airbag propellant may deteriorate. If the airbag deploys in a crash, fragments of the inflator housing may detach and injure occupants. The driver airbag gas generator will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Driver's side front airbag
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    The driver side front airbag gas generator must be replaced in all affected vehicles.

  4. Driver airbag gas generator housing may explode

    Reported September 11, 2023Model years 2015–2017DVSA recall R/2023/27352,322 vehicles affected

    In a crash that activates the airbag, the driver airbag gas generator housing may explode. The driver's airbag will be inspected and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Front driver airbag replacement
    Defect
    In vehicles produced in a specific period with airbags from manufacturer Takata in the event of an accident with airbag activation the driver airbag gas generator housing may explode.�
    Remedy
    Inspect the driver�s airbag and replace it if necessary.�

  5. Airbag control unit condenser may fail

    Reported December 5, 2019Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2019/422EU Safety Gate A12/00148/201,634 vehicles affected

    A condenser in the airbag control unit may fail because of inadequate heat treatment. The airbag control unit will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    A CONDENSER MAY FAIL DUE TO INADEQUATE HEAT TREATMENT IN THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT
    Defect
    A condenser may fail because of inadequate heat treatment in the airbag control unit.
    Remedy
    The Airbag Control Unit must be reprogrammed in all affected vehicles.

  6. Starter motor may overheat and cause a fire

    Reported March 7, 2018Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2018/0607,772 vehicles affected

    A bent or broken solenoid return spring may keep the starter motor activated. If unnoticed, it may overheat, scorch nearby areas and cause a vehicle fire. The solenoid switch will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STARTER MOTOR MAY MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT
    Defect
    On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.

  7. Passenger airbag may not deploy as intended

    Reported January 29, 2018Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2018/032EU Safety Gate A12/0300/1824 vehicles affected

    A production deviation may have left an insufficient connection between the front passenger airbag detonator and generator, so the airbag may not deploy as intended. The module will be replaced with a correctly manufactured version.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED
    Defect
    Due to a process deviation in the production front passenger airbag module the connection between detonator and generator may not be sufficient. This may cause the airbag not to deploy as intended.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace the front passenger air bag module with a correctly manufactured version.

  8. Side airbag gas generator may rupture

    Reported April 6, 2016Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2016/064EU Safety Gate A12/0272/1635 vehicles affected

    If a side airbag deploys, a damaged gas generator housing may rupture and eject small metal parts that could injure occupants. Airbag manufacture dates will be checked and affected airbags replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SIDE AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR CANISTER MAY FAIL
    Defect
    For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the dates of manufacture for the left and or right side airbags. Where a possibly affected airbag is found it will be replaced.

  9. Twin-mass flywheel may fail

    Reported June 2, 2006Model years 2002–2003DVSA recall R/2006/0591,085 vehicles affected

    Poor internal installation may damage the twin-mass flywheel, which could fail and, in unfavourable circumstances, cause a vehicle fire. The flywheel will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    TWIN-MASS FLYWHEEL MAY FAIL AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE
    Defect
    It has been advised that the twin-mass flywheel can become damaged because of poor internal installation. This can result in a failure of the twin-mass flywheel and under unfavourable circumstances a vehicle fire.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the twin-mass flywheel replaced.

  10. Fuel pump cover bolts may break

    Reported February 18, 2005Model years 2004DVSA recall R/2004/21227,460 vehicles affected

    Faulty bolts may break, leaving the pump housing loose and allowing diesel fuel to leak. The pump will be checked and, if affected, its cover bolts will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK
    Defect
    It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.

  11. Windscreen wiper motor may fail

    Reported July 23, 2002Model years 2001DVSA recall R/2002/046437 vehicles affected

    An electrical software fault may cause the windscreen wiper motor to stop working. The wiper motor will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    WINDSCREEN WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL
    Defect
    The windscreen wiper motor may cease to work because of an electrical software fault.
    Remedy
    Replace the windscreen wiper motor of all affected vehicles.

  12. Brake servo may keep pads against discs

    Reported February 5, 1997DVSA recall R/1996/112463 vehicles affected

    The brake servo may not release fully, leaving the pads against the discs. This can overheat the brakes and reduce braking efficiency. An additional pull-off spring will be fitted to the brake servo.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    OVERHEATING OF BRAKE PADS
    Defect
    The brake servo may not release fully allowing the brake pads to remain in contact with the brake discs. This could result in possible overheating and loss of braking efficiency.
    Remedy
    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of an additional pull off spring to the brake servo.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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