Seat Leon reliability
The Seat Leon fails its MOT less often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 20.1% of 82,548 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.
22 DVSA recalls for the Seat Leon
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.
Takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement
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.
Fix: For important safety reasons it is necessary to replace the inflator or driver/passenger seat’s airbag module of your vehicle.
Recalled models: LEON · 67 vehicles
Drivers side front airbag
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.
Fix: The driver side front airbag gas generator must be replaced in all affected vehicles.
Recalled models: LEON · 2 vehicles
Driver's side front airbag
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.
Fix: The driver side front airbag gas generator must be replaced in all affected vehicles.
Recalled models: LEON · 14,716 vehicles
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.
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.�
Fix: The fitted engine support must be inspected and if found to be affected the engine support must be replaced.
Recalled models: LEON · 43 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: LEON · 50,140 vehicles
The wiring harness of the airbag control unit may possibly have been caught by the clutch pedal during installation
There is a possibility that the wiring harness of the airbag control unit was caught by the clutch pedal during installation.
Fix: 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.
Recalled models: LEON · 10,145 vehicles
In some vehiclesthe fuse in the high-voltage system has been produced in part with an insufficient amount of extinguishing sand
In some vehicles the fuse in the high-voltage system has been produced in part with an insufficient amount of extinguishing sand.
Fix: An insulating mat must be placed above the switching unit for the high-voltage battery in all of the affected vehicles.
Recalled models: LEON · 2,347 vehicles
Engine design covers could detach from their fixing
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.
Fix: The engine design cover must be removed on all affected vehicles.
Recalled models: LEON · 2,309 vehicles
It is possible that the rear knuckle fastening screw does not have the corrct tightening torque
It is possible that the rear knuckle fastening screw does not have the correct tightening torque
Fix: The rear knuckle must be replaced in all affected vehicles.
Recalled models: LEON · 5 vehicles
The front seat belts are not properly anchored
The front seat belts may not be properly anchored due to a manufacturing error.
Fix: Check the front seat belts in all the affected vehicles and replace if necessary.
Recalled models: LEON · 346 vehicles
Possible fault in a turn signal
In the event of a turn signal (indicator) fault the driver may not realise
Fix: Reprogram the on-board network control unit
Recalled models: LEON · 23,732 vehicles
The inlet camshaft adjuster pulley is liable to break
The pulley of the inlet camshaft adjuster is liable to brake.
Fix: The inlet camshaft adjuster must be replaced in affected vehicles.
Recalled models: LEON · 1,383 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: LEON · 50 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: LEON · 1,943 vehicles
Abs/esc system may fail
On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system.
Fix: On affected vehicles install new software.
Recalled models: LEON · 9,703 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: LEON · 1,334 vehicles
Fuel may leak
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.
Fix: Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.
Recalled models: LEON · 65 vehicles
Clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive.
In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit
Recalled models: LEON · 52 vehicles
Flywheel may fail
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.
Fix: 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.
Recalled models: LEON · 1,477 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: LEON · 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: LEON · 26,886 vehicles
Anti lock brake control unit concern
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.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.
Recalled models: LEON · 1,412 vehicles
Checking a Seat Leon 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.