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🧸 Product DE BG DK IE MT THE NETHERLANDS PT SI SK October 13, 2023

Seat — Alhambra, Ateca, Ibiza, Leon, Toledo

Passenger car fitted with Takata airbags

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Seat — Alhambra, Ateca, Ibiza, Leon, Toledo
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The propellant within the inflator in the front passenger airbag can deteriorate. If the airbag deploys, it could result in fragments from the inflator casing injuring the vehicle’s occupants.
Origin
Spain

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1064 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? SEAT cars have a front passenger airbag. Inside the airbag is a small metal part that holds gas. Over time, this metal part can weaken.

What's happening? The weak metal part might break when the airbag opens. Sharp pieces could hurt people inside the car.

Does this affect me? This problem is in some SEAT models made in Spain. It affects cars in several countries.

What should I do? If your car is one of these models, ask a mechanic or SEAT dealer to check the airbag. Do not ignore any warning lights on your dashboard.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Seat
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The propellant within the inflator in the front passenger airbag can deteriorate. If the airbag deploys, it could result in fragments from the inflator casing injuring the vehicle’s occupants. · Origin: Spain

First published
October 13, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10010433

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Seat — Alhambra, Ateca, Ibiza, Leon, Toledo. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The propellant within the inflator in the front passenger airbag can deteriorate. If the airbag deploys, it could result in fragments from the inflator casing injuring the vehicle’s occupants. · Origin...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 13, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, Denmark, Ireland, Malta, THE NETHERLANDS, Portugal, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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