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Seat Ibiza V recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 8 versions affected: 3
official RappelConso notices: 4

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
1.0 MPI 80Petrol · 80 hp 1.0 TSI 110Petrol · 110 hp 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7Petrol · 110 hp 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7Petrol · 150 hp 1.0 TGI 90 GNVPetrol · 90 hp	No documented recall
1.0 TSI 95Petrol · 95 hp 1.6 TDI 80Diesel · 80 hp 1.6 TDI 95Diesel · 95 hp	Rear seatbelt can come loose (2018 recall)

Each campaign in detail

Rear seatbelt can come loose (2018 recall)
Manufacturer recall
During sudden manoeuvres, the housing of the rear centre seatbelt can press on the button of the neighbouring belt and release it. The 2018 recall concerned the 2017 and 2018 Ibiza, as well as the Polo and Arona. The correction described in the press is a shorter fixing, fitted free of charge at a dealership. In the meantime, it was recommended not to drive with five passengers.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
1.0 TSI 95, 1.6 TDI 80, 1.6 TDI 95
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

1 August 2025 — Si l'airbag passager avant est déployé à la suite d'un accident, le boîtier de la génératrice à gaz peut éclater ou des composants du boîtier de la génératrice à gaz peuvent se détacher et causer des blessures graves ou mortelles aux occupants du véhicule.
Models or references
Arona, ibiza voiture de tourisme.
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
3 December 2021 — Une erreur logicielle dans l’unité de commande du groupe d’instruments peut entraîner l’absence d’avertissement visuel ou sonore lorsque les passagers du siège arrière ne sont pas attachés à leur ceinture de sécurité, ce qui augmente le risque de blessures en cas d’accident.
Models or references
Arona, ibiza voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
26 June 2020 — La double boucle pour les ceintures de sécurité peut être défectueuse. Cela nuira à l’effet de retenue des ceintures de sécurité, ce qui augmentera le risque de blessure en cas d’accident.
Models or references
Arona, ibiza voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
24 April 2020 — Le tuyau d’aspiration entre le servo de frein et la pompe tandem peut être défectueux. Par conséquent, l’huile moteur peut fuir et endommager l’assistance servo du frein, diminuant l’efficacité du frein et augmentant le risque d’accident.
Models or references
Ibiza voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Volkswagen Polo VI	1	2	4.5/5
Škoda Scala I	3	2	4.5/5
Renault Clio V	0	3	4.0/5
Peugeot 208 II	0	3	3.0/5
Toyota Yaris IV	1	1	5.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Seat Ibiza V had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Seat Ibiza V: Rear seatbelt can come loose (2018 recall).

Which versions of the Seat Ibiza V are affected?

Affected versions: 1.0 TSI 95 (1), 1.6 TDI 80 (1), 1.6 TDI 95 (1). No documented recall for: 1.0 MPI 80, 1.0 TSI 110, 1.0 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 1.0 TGI 90 GNV.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Seat Ibiza V?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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