Seat Ibiza reliability
The Seat Ibiza fails its MOT more often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 32.6% of 89,750 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.
17 DVSA recalls for the Seat Ibiza
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Passenger airbag replacement
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.
Fix: Affected vehicles will be checked and the passenger airbags replaced if necessary.
Recalled models: IBIZA · 126 vehicles
Front driver airbag replacement
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.�
Fix: Inspect the driver�s airbag and replace it if necessary.�
Recalled models: IBIZA · 7 vehicles
The bracket of the double belt buckle may have been damaged during the forming process
It is possible that the bracket of the double belt buckle has been damaged during the forming process.
Fix: The double belt buckle must be replaced in all affected vehicles.
Recalled models: IBIZA · 81 vehicles
The engine oil may possibly reach the brake servo through the vacuum hose
It is possible that engine oil reaches the brake servo through the vacuum hose from the tandem pump to the brake servo.
Fix: 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.
Recalled models: IBIZA · 860 vehicles
The driver's air bag may not inflate fast enough in the event of activation
Drivers air bag may not inflate at the correct rate.
Fix: Replace the drivers front air bag.
Recalled models: IBIZA · 50 vehicles
The adjusted handbrake lever travel for parking can increase
Hand brake lever travel increase due to adjuster nut movement.
Fix: Re-adjust assembly and fit locking device to nut.
Recalled models: IBIZA · 19,854 vehicles
The left rear seat belt double buckle may unfasten involuntarily
Left rear seat belt may unfasten involuntarily.
Fix: On Affected vehicles a spacer will be fitted in the double buckle of the rear seat.
Recalled models: IBIZA · 30,794 vehicles
Starter motor may malfunction and overheat
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.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.
Recalled models: IBIZA · 1,943 vehicles
Steering column uj pinch bolt mat not be tightened to correct specification
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.
Fix: Check the tightness the steering column bolt on affected vehicles. Where necessary tighten to correct torque.
Recalled models: IBIZA · 187 vehicles
Air conditioning high pressure hose may be fitted incorrectly
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.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the air conditioning high pressure hose with a quality assured component.
Recalled models: IBIZA · 20 vehicles
Manual child lock may disengage without warning
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.
Fix: 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.
Recalled models: IBIZA · 1,334 vehicles
Fuel may leak
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..
Fix: Check type of filter fitted. If not of improved type then replace with improved filter.
Recalled models: IBIZA · 7,964 vehicles
Bonnet may not close properly
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.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to rework the A pillar housing and sound proofing.
Recalled models: IBIZA · 24,789 vehicles
Head airbag may fail to activate under certain collision conditions.
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.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject wiring connections checked and corrected if necessary.
Recalled models: IBIZA · 331 vehicles
Bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break
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.
Fix: 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.
Recalled models: IBIZA · 5,492 vehicles
Tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the servo
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.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pipes checked and if necessary replaced.
Recalled models: IBIZA · 26,886 vehicles
Leakage from fuel filler pipe.
The handbrake cable may chafe on the fuel filler pipe causing perforation of the pipe and leakage of fuel.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for repositioning and securing of the handbrake cable to ensure adequate clearance between the cable and the filler pipe. At the same time any filler pipes found to be perforated will be replaced.
Recalled models: IBIZA · 35,235 vehicles
Checking a Seat Ibiza before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.