SEAT Ibiza recalls

18 official safety recalls for the SEAT Ibiza 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. Passenger airbag may be defective

    Reported June 30, 2025Model years 2023–2025DVSA recall R/2025/230210 vehicles affected

    A defective passenger airbag may be fitted. Deactivate the airbag and do not use the passenger seat until the recall is completed. The airbag will be checked and replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Passenger airbag replacement
    Defect
    On affected vehicles defective passenger airbags may have been fitted. On affected vehicles the passenger airbag should be deactivated and the passenger seat not used until the recall action has been completed.
    Remedy
    Affected vehicles will be checked and the passenger airbags replaced if necessary.

  2. 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.�

  3. Double belt buckle bracket may be damaged

    Reported April 20, 2020Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2020/113162 vehicles affected

    The double belt buckle bracket may have been damaged during forming. The buckle will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE BRACKET OF THE DOUBLE BELT BUCKLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE FORMING PROCESS
    Defect
    It is possible that the bracket of the double belt buckle has been damaged during the forming process.
    Remedy
    The double belt buckle must be replaced in all affected vehicles.

  4. Engine oil may reach the brake servo

    Reported March 18, 2020Model years 2019–2020DVSA recall R/2020/090EU Safety Gate A12/00625/20860 vehicles affected

    Engine oil may travel through the vacuum hose to the brake servo. The vacuum line will be replaced, and other oil-affected components will be checked and replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE ENGINE OIL MAY POSSIBLY REACH THE BRAKE SERVO THROUGH THE VACUUM HOSE
    Defect
    It is possible that engine oil reaches the brake servo through the vacuum hose from the tandem pump to the brake servo.
    Remedy
    The vacuum line from the tandem pump is replaced. It must also be checked whether other components have come into contact with oil and therefore need to be replaced too.

  5. Driver airbag may inflate too slowly

    Reported May 13, 2019Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2019/157250 vehicles affected

    The driver airbag may not inflate at the correct rate. The driver's front airbag will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE FAST ENOUGH IN THE EVENT OF ACTIVATION
    Defect
    Drivers air bag may not inflate at the correct rate.
    Remedy
    Replace the drivers front air bag.

  6. Handbrake lever travel may increase

    Reported February 4, 2019Model years 2017–2018DVSA recall R/2019/03939,708 vehicles affected

    Movement of the adjuster nut may increase the handbrake lever travel needed for parking. The assembly will be readjusted and a locking device fitted to the nut.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE ADJUSTED HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL FOR PARKING CAN INCREASE
    Defect
    Hand brake lever travel increase due to adjuster nut movement.
    Remedy
    Re-adjust assembly and fit locking device to nut.

  7. Left rear seat belt may unfasten involuntarily

    Reported November 26, 2018Model years 2017–2018DVSA recall R/2018/13861,588 vehicles affected

    The left rear seat belt may unfasten involuntarily. A spacer will be fitted in the rear seat double buckle.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT DOUBLE BUCKLE MAY UNFASTEN INVOLUNTARILY
    Defect
    Left rear seat belt may unfasten involuntarily.
    Remedy
    On Affected vehicles a spacer will be fitted in the double buckle of the rear seat.

  8. Battery damage may prevent door unlocking

    Reported October 1, 2018EU Safety Gate A12/1757/18

    An impact could damage the battery and interrupt the power supply, making it impossible to unlock the doors. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    In the event of an impact the battery can get damaged, which leads to lack of power supply. If this occurs, it might not be possible to unlock the doors.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by Romania

  9. 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.

  10. Steering column pinch bolt may be loose

    Reported August 7, 2017Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2017/237EU Safety Gate A12/1206/17187 vehicles affected

    The steering column universal joint pinch bolt may not be tight enough, allowing movement between the joint and column under heavy steering loads. The bolt will be checked and tightened to the correct torque if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING COLUMN UJ PINCH BOLT MAT NOT BE TIGHTENED TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    The steering column UJ pinch bolt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. Under heavy steering loads such as at low speeds movement between UJ and column is possible.
    Remedy
    Check the tightness the steering column bolt on affected vehicles. Where necessary tighten to correct torque.

  11. Air conditioning hose may leak after a collision

    Reported June 29, 2017Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2017/201EU Safety Gate A12/0962/1720 vehicles affected

    A faulty high-pressure air conditioning hose may leak polluting and flammable gas in a frontal collision. The hose will be replaced with a quality-assured component.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    AIR CONDITIONING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY BE FITTED INCORRECTLY
    Defect
    A faulty air conditioning high pressure hose may have been fitted. In the event of a frontal collision there could be a leak of polluting and flammable gas.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the air conditioning high pressure hose with a quality assured component.

  12. Manual child lock may disengage without warning

    Reported August 5, 2016Model years 2015–2016DVSA recall R/2016/180EU Safety Gate A12/0982/165,336 vehicles affected

    The child lock may disengage without the driver knowing, allowing the door to be opened from inside. The manual child lock will be checked and the door lock replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    MANUAL CHILD LOCK MAY DISENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING
    Defect
    The child lock can disengage without the driver knowing and the door can again be opened from the inside. If children leave the car unnoticed and run into the road there is a risk of accident.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the function of the manual child lock. If necessary the door lock/s will be replaced.

  13. Airbag may not deploy correctly

    Reported September 7, 2015EU Safety Gate A12/1138/15

    A fault in the gas generator welding process may prevent the airbag from deploying correctly. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    null The airbag might not deploy correctly due to a fault in the gas generator welding process.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by Greece

  14. Fuel filter may crack and leak

    Reported December 5, 2014Model years 2010–2014DVSA recall R/2014/148EU Safety Gate A12/1785/147,964 vehicles affected

    The fuel filter may crack at its inlet, allowing fuel to leak. This may affect vehicle handling and other traffic. The filter will be checked and replaced with an improved type if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the fuel filter may crack around inlet connection. This will allow fuel to leak which may cause a smell within the vehicle interior and possibly contaminate the road environment. This may affect the handling of the vehicle and of other traffic..
    Remedy
    Check type of filter fitted. If not of improved type then replace with improved filter.

  15. Bonnet may not close properly

    Reported June 29, 2012Model years 2010–2011DVSA recall R/2012/07324,789 vehicles affected

    The bonnet release lever may catch on the A-pillar housing and prevent the bonnet from closing properly. In exceptional circumstances, the bonnet could open while driving. The housing and soundproofing will be reworked.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BONNET MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY
    Defect
    The bonnet release lever may foul the A pillar housing and not allow the bonnet to close properly. This could in very exceptional circumstances allow the bonnet to open when the vehicle is in motion.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to rework the A pillar housing and sound proofing.

  16. Head airbag may activate incorrectly

    Reported September 25, 2007Model years 2004–2007DVSA recall R/2007/116993 vehicles affected

    An assembly error in the wiring may cause the head airbag to activate incorrectly under certain collision conditions. The wiring connections will be checked and corrected if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HEAD AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO ACTIVATE UNDER CERTAIN COLLISION CONDITIONS.
    Defect
    It has been identified that some SEAT vehicles fitted with right hand drive head airbag equipment due to an assembly error in the wiring may experience incorrect head airbag activation under certain collision conditions.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the subject wiring connections checked and corrected if necessary.

  17. 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.

  18. Brake servo vacuum pipe may crack and leak

    Reported February 2, 2005DVSA recall R/2004/202107,544 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing fault may cause cracks and leaks in the brake servo vacuum pipe, reducing servo assistance and increasing the force needed on the brake pedal. The braking system will not fail completely. Pipes will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    TENSION CRACKS MAY OCCUR ON THE VACUUM PIPE TO THE SERVO
    Defect
    Tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections due to a manufacturing fault. Should a vacuum pipe leak the brake servo will loose it's function. This will result in an increase of force which must be applied to the brake pedal. But will not result in a total failure of the braking system.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pipes checked and if necessary replaced.

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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