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Checking SEAT Recall Notices When Buying a Used SEAT Car

Purchasing a used SEAT car can be a savvy financial decision, but it also comes with its own set of challenges and risks. One critical aspect that can often be overlooked is checking for any outstanding recall notices on the vehicle. Recalls are issued by SEAT to address safety issues that could potentially lead to accidents, injuries, or even fatalities. Hence, ignoring them could be perilous. In this article, we discuss why it's important to check for recall notices and how you can go about doing it.

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Why Check for Recalls?

Manufacturers issue recalls when they discover defects or issues that may compromise the safety of a vehicle. These defects can range from faulty airbags and brakes to electrical system malfunctions. When you purchase a used SEAT car, it may have one or more such unresolved issues that the previous owner didn't address. Ensuring that any recall work has been completed not only safeguards you and your passengers but also adds to the longevity and reliability of the vehicle.

Steps to Check for Recall Notices

Checking for recall notices might seem like a daunting task, but it is fairly straightforward. Here are some simple steps you can follow:

Obtain the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): The VIN is a unique 17-character serial number that can usually be found on the driver’s side dashboard or inside the driver’s side door. It can also be found in the vehicle's registration and insurance documents.
Enter the VIN: Enter your VIN number here to carry out a free recall check. The results will provide details on the specific issues and whether they have been resolved.
Search by Make & Manufacturer: Select the Vehicle Type, Manufacturer, and model to carry out a vehicle recall check here.
Contact the Manufacturer or Local Dealer: If you find any outstanding recalls, contact the vehicle manufacturer or your local dealer to get them resolved. Most recall work is done free of charge.

Additional Tips

Ask for Maintenance Records: Request maintenance and repair records from the seller, which may indicate if recall work has already been done.
Use Our Services: There are several services available online that compile vehicle history reports, including recall information. Though there will be a small fee if you want the complete history, it can be well worth the peace of mind.
Stay Updated: Sign up for email alerts from the manufacturer to receive notifications of any future recalls.

Conclusion

Ensuring that a used car is free from any unresolved recall notices is a key step in the car-buying process. It's a simple yet essential practice that can help you avoid potential safety hazards and costly repairs down the road. By taking the time to check, you'll contribute to a safer driving experience for yourself and others on the road.

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We have SEAT recalls for the models below.

Alhambra

Altea

Arona

Ateca

CUPRA

Exeo (3R)

FORMENTOR

Ibiza

Ibiza and Mii

Leon

Leon and Ibiza

Mii

Tarraco

Toledo

Various models

28/02/2020 - Seat
Exeo (3R)

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Check This Car for the following recall:

In the event of an accident with airbag activation, the front passenger airbaggas generator housing may explode. Fragments from the gas generator can cause injuries.

Model Numbers:

e9*2001/116*0072*01, e9*2001/116*0072*02, e9*2001/116*0072*03, e9*2001/116*0072*04, e9*2001/116*0072*05, e9*2001/116*0072*06, e9*2001/116*0072*07, , e9*2001/116*0072*08, e9*2001/116*0072*09, e9*2001/116*0072*10, e9*2001/116*0072*11

Production Dates:

From 2009 to 2013.

Recall Code:

69Z8

For more information and see the full recall View

07/02/2020 - Seat
Alhambra

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Check This Car for the following recall:

A condenser of the airbag control unit might have an insufficient thermal treatment. Consequently, the condenser might fail which could lead the airbag control unit to detect a non occurring frontal collision and trigger the airbags and seatbealt tensioners, increasing the risk of an accident.

Model Numbers:

Model year: 2015 (710*), 2016 (711*), e1*2007/46*0402*09, e1*2007/46*0402*11, e1*2007/46*0402*12

Production Dates:

The affected vehicles were manufactured from 16/01/2015 to 10/12/2015.VIN's: - from VSSZZZ7NZFV515214 to 525502; - from VSSZZZ7NZGV500011 to 716689.

Recall Code:

69Z6

For more information and see the full recall View

20/12/2019 - Seat
Leon, Ateca

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Due to an inadequate sensitivity in the LED turn signal operating control, a failure of the LED turn signals is not always detected. As a result, the mandatory warning (acoustic/optical) does not occur in these cases and the driver will not be notified of possible failure of the direction indicators, increasing the risk of an accident.

Model Numbers:

- Model year: 2018, - Type: Leon (5F) and Ateca (KH7)

Production Dates:

- For Type 5F's VIN nº from VSSZZZ5FZJR000010 to 185636 // from VSSZZZ5FZJ5000001 to 001262 // from VSSZZZ5FZKR000005 to 000158)- For Type KH7's VIN nº (from VSSZZZKHZJ6990001 to 990002 // from VSSZZZ5FZJ6500011 to 546574 // from VSSZZZ5FZK6500053 to 500114)The affected vehicles were manufactured between 10.04.2018 and 25.06.2018.

Recall Code:

94M1

For more information and see the full recall View

20/12/2019 - Seat
Leon, Ateca

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Model Numbers:

- Model year: 2018, - Type: Leon (5F) and Ateca (KH7)

Production Dates:

Recall Code:

94M1

For more information and see the full recall View

08/11/2019 - Seat
Leon

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The screws on the camshaft adjuster may become loose. As a result, engine oil will leak onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.

Model Numbers:

Type-approval number: e9*2007/46*0094; type: 5F

Production Dates:

The affected vehicles were manufactured in 2014 and 2015.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

27/09/2019 - Seat
Ateca, Tarraco

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Possible development of cracks in the mounting of the left-hand front seat. This can reduce its protective function in case of an accident, increasing the risk of injury.

Model Numbers:

Type-approval numbers: e9*2007/46*6394*, e9*2007/46*6666*; types: 5FP, KN

Production Dates:

The affected vehicles were manufactured in 2019.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

27/09/2019 - Seat
Ateca, Tarraco

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Possible development of cracks in the mounting of the left-hand front seat. This can reduce its protective function in case of an accident, increasing the risk of injury.

Model Numbers:

Type-approval numbers: e9*2007/46*6394*, e9*2007/46*6666*; types: 5FP, KN

Production Dates:

The affected vehicles were manufactured in 2019.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

20/09/2019 - Seat
Leon

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Check This Car for the following recall:

A lock nut in the automated transmission may loosen. As a result, the transmission may be damaged, increasing the risk of an accident.

Model Numbers:

Type-approval number: e9*2007/46*0094; type: 5F

Production Dates:

The affected vehicles were manufactured on 9 April 2019.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

09/08/2019 - Seat
Ibiza, Arona, Ateca,Toledo, Leon

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The driver airbags may not inflate fast enough in the event of activation. As a result, sufficient protection is not guaranteed in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of an injury.

Model Numbers:

Model: Ibiza/Arona (KJ), Ateca (KH7),Toledo (KG3), Leon (5F); , VIN ranges: from VSSZZZKJZJR088818 to 092486, from SSZZZKJZJ5005616 to 005831, from VSSZZZ5FZJ6540138 to 542469, from VSSZZZNHZJ1505454 to 505509, from VSSZZZ5FZJR083202 to 084710

Production Dates:

The affected vehicles were manufactured between 1 and 11 December 2017 (Ibiza/Arona), between 2 and 17 December 2017 (Ateca),between 4 and 6 December 2017 (Toledo), between 1 and 5 December 2017 (Leon).

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

09/08/2019 - Seat
Ibiza, Arona, Ateca,Toledo, Leon

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The driver airbags may not inflate fast enough in the event of activation. As a result, sufficient protection is not guaranteed in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of an injury.

Model Numbers:

Production Dates:

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

09/08/2019 - Seat
Ibiza, Arona, Ateca,Toledo, Leon

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The driver airbags may not inflate fast enough in the event of activation. As a result, sufficient protection is not guaranteed in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of an injury.

Model Numbers:

Production Dates:

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

09/08/2019 - Seat
Ibiza, Arona, Ateca,Toledo, Leon

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The driver airbags may not inflate fast enough in the event of activation. As a result, sufficient protection is not guaranteed in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of an injury.

Model Numbers:

Production Dates:

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View