SEAT Leon recalls

24 official safety recalls for the SEAT Leon 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 2009–2016DVSA 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 2011–2013DVSA 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 2008–2012DVSA 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. Engine support may not be heat-treated correctly

    Reported October 16, 2023Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2023/29486 vehicles affected

    An engine support may not have received the correct heat treatment. It will be inspected and replaced if affected.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    In certain vehicles within a range of specified VINs it has been detected that an engine support that did not receive the correct heat treatment may have been fitted.
    Defect
    In certain vehicles within a range of specified VINs it has been detected that an engine support that did not receive the correct heat treatment may have been fitted.�
    Remedy
    The fitted engine support must be inspected and if found to be affected the engine support must be replaced.

  5. Driver airbag gas generator housing may explode

    Reported September 11, 2023Model years 2012–2017DVSA 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.�

  6. Airbag inflator may burst

    Reported November 21, 2022EU Safety Gate A12/00871/23

    The airbag inflator may build up excessive pressure and burst when the airbag deploys, sending metal fragments through the cushion and injuring occupants. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The airbag may deteriorate over time and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  7. Airbag control unit wiring may be caught by clutch pedal

    Reported June 28, 2022Model years 2020–2021DVSA recall R/2022/18540,580 vehicles affected

    The clutch pedal may have caught the airbag control unit wiring harness during installation. Dealers will check and secure the harness in the correct position, and repair any damage.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT MAY POSSIBLY HAVE BEEN CAUGHT BY THE CLUTCH PEDAL DURING INSTALLATION
    Defect
    There is a possibility that the wiring harness of the airbag control unit was caught by the clutch pedal during installation.
    Remedy
    The correct position of the airbag control unit wiring harness must be checked and if required secured in the correct position. Repair any existing damage as necessary.

  8. High-voltage fuse may have insufficient extinguishing sand

    Reported April 7, 2022Model years 2020–2021DVSA recall R/2022/0887,041 vehicles affected

    The high-voltage system fuse may contain too little extinguishing sand. An insulating mat will be fitted above the high-voltage battery switching unit.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    IN SOME VEHICLESTHE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM HAS BEEN PRODUCED IN PART WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF EXTINGUISHING SAND
    Defect
    In some vehicles the fuse in the high-voltage system has been produced in part with an insufficient amount of extinguishing sand.
    Remedy
    An insulating mat must be placed above the switching unit for the high-voltage battery in all of the affected vehicles.

  9. Engine design cover may detach

    Reported March 23, 2022Model years 2020–2022DVSA recall R/2022/0769,236 vehicles affected

    An engine design cover may detach from its fixing depending on driving, road conditions and operating time. The cover will be removed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE DESIGN COVERS COULD DETACH FROM THEIR FIXING
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    The engine design cover must be removed on all affected vehicles.

  10. Rear knuckle screw may have incorrect torque

    Reported November 10, 2021Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2021/407EU Safety Gate A11/00108/215 vehicles affected

    The rear knuckle fastening screw may not be tightened to the correct torque. The rear knuckle will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE REAR KNUCKLE FASTENING SCREW DOES NOT HAVE THE CORRCT TIGHTENING TORQUE
    Defect
    It is possible that the rear knuckle fastening screw does not have the correct tightening torque
    Remedy
    The rear knuckle must be replaced in all affected vehicles.

  11. Front seat belts may not be anchored properly

    Reported August 31, 2021Model years 2020–2021DVSA recall R/2021/324EU Safety Gate A12/01388/21692 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing error may mean the front seat belts are not properly anchored. They will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE NOT PROPERLY ANCHORED
    Defect
    The front seat belts may not be properly anchored due to a manufacturing error.
    Remedy
    Check the front seat belts in all the affected vehicles and replace if necessary.

  12. Turn signal fault may go unnoticed

    Reported October 14, 2019Model years 2016–2018DVSA recall R/2019/35647,464 vehicles affected

    The driver may not realise that a turn signal has failed. The on-board network control unit will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE FAULT IN A TURN SIGNAL
    Defect
    In the event of a turn signal (indicator) fault the driver may not realise
    Remedy
    Reprogram the on-board network control unit

  13. Inlet camshaft adjuster pulley may break

    Reported August 9, 2019Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2019/2621,383 vehicles affected

    The inlet camshaft adjuster pulley may break. The adjuster will be replaced in affected vehicles.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE INLET CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER PULLEY IS LIABLE TO BREAK
    Defect
    The pulley of the inlet camshaft adjuster is liable to brake.
    Remedy
    The inlet camshaft adjuster must be replaced in affected vehicles.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. Passenger airbag casing may release metal parts

    Reported February 8, 2018EU Safety Gate A12/0301/18

    When the passenger airbag deploys, its gas generator casing could be damaged and release metal parts that may injure occupants. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    In the event of deployment of the passenger airbag, the casing of the gas generator could be damaged. Metal parts may become detached from the casing and cause injury to the occupants of the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by Spain

  17. ABS/ESC system may fail

    Reported July 10, 2017Model years 2008–2010DVSA recall R/2017/216EU Safety Gate A12/1053/1719,406 vehicles affected

    An interrupted earth connection may cause the ABS/ESC system to fail. New software will be installed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ABS/ESC SYSTEM MAY FAIL
    Defect
    On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles install new software.

  18. 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.

  19. High-pressure fuel pipes may leak

    Reported December 15, 2011Model years 2009DVSA recall R/2011/168130 vehicles affected

    Faulty material may cause high-pressure fuel pipes to leak over the vehicle's service life. Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted to the pipes.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    Defect
    On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.

  20. Clutch may open unexpectedly and cause loss of drive

    Reported November 30, 2009Model years 2008–2009DVSA recall R/2009/111104 vehicles affected

    An incorrect reading of clutch temperature may cause the clutch to open unexpectedly, resulting in loss of drive. The gearbox control unit will be updated or reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE.
    Defect
    In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit

  21. Flywheel may fail

    Reported April 5, 2006Model years 2004–2005DVSA recall R/2006/0334,431 vehicles affected

    A poorly designed restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe may damage the dual-mass flywheel, potentially causing it to fail or, in unfavourable conditions, a vehicle fire. The flywheel and pipe breather will be replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FLYWHEEL MAY FAIL
    Defect
    The two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a non-optimally designed through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This can lead to a total failure of the flywheel and under unfavourable circumstances to a vehicle fire.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and establish the manufacturer of the two mass flywheel. Where necessary replace the flywheel and the breather of the clutch pressure pipe.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. ABS control unit may overheat

    Reported May 23, 2002Model years 2001DVSA recall R/2002/0322,824 vehicles affected

    An electrical fault in the ABS control unit may overheat related components, causing fire damage and reducing the service brakes to non-ABS operation. The unit will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ANTI LOCK BRAKE CONTROL UNIT CONCERN
    Defect
    There is a risk that an electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. This may lead to fire damage and cause the service brake to revert to a non-anti lock mode of operation.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.

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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