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Seat Tarraco I faults

4 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
4.5/5

4 known faults

1.5 TSI 150

  1. Recall: head airbag inflator mounting

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall concerns Tarraco vehicles produced from 24 January 2019 to 2 March 2020: parts of the airbag inflator can come loose when the head airbag deploys, risking injury to the occupants. Check with a Seat dealer, using the serial number, that the recall has been carried out.

    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
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7, e-Hybrid 245
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Recall: fuel tank wall too thin

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall registered on 28 February 2020 (RappelConso) concerns a fuel tank wall that is not thick enough, which increases the risk of fire in an accident. According to RappelConso, vehicles built in 2020 are affected; CarNews France indicates 2020 and 2021. Only the serial number shows whether a given car is targeted.

    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
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7, e-Hybrid 245
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Electronics, driver assistance and multimedia

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    What Car? notes poor reliability for the Tarraco, with faults mainly in the engine, electrics and infotainment. Fiches-Auto reports testimonies of a faulty SOS button, and of faulty Front Assist sensors and adaptive cruise control (ACC); Autodoc reports touchscreens that freeze and CarPlay/Android Auto problems that updates do not always fix. SEAT publishes over-the-air updates for the Tarraco.

    Versions
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7, e-Hybrid 245
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.5 TSI 150 DSG7

  1. Recall: head airbag inflator mounting

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall concerns Tarraco vehicles produced from 24 January 2019 to 2 March 2020: parts of the airbag inflator can come loose when the head airbag deploys, risking injury to the occupants. Check with a Seat dealer, using the serial number, that the recall has been carried out.

    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
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7, e-Hybrid 245
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Recall: fuel tank wall too thin

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall registered on 28 February 2020 (RappelConso) concerns a fuel tank wall that is not thick enough, which increases the risk of fire in an accident. According to RappelConso, vehicles built in 2020 are affected; CarNews France indicates 2020 and 2021. Only the serial number shows whether a given car is targeted.

    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
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7, e-Hybrid 245
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. DSG7 gearbox: jerks and delayed engagement

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Several sources report on the Tarraco's DSG7 jerks when pulling away, delayed gear changes and sometimes a refusal to change gear. One owner cited by Fiches-Auto experienced severe jerks at around 50,000 km and had the mechatronics replaced under warranty; a specialist repairer lists the Tarraco among the models fitted with the DQ380/DQ381 mechatronics. Autodoc and CarVerif recommend regular servicing of the gearbox. Another owner of a TDI 150 DSG 4Drive reports no faults at all.

    Versions
    1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Electronics, driver assistance and multimedia

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    What Car? notes poor reliability for the Tarraco, with faults mainly in the engine, electrics and infotainment. Fiches-Auto reports testimonies of a faulty SOS button, and of faulty Front Assist sensors and adaptive cruise control (ACC); Autodoc reports touchscreens that freeze and CarPlay/Android Auto problems that updates do not always fix. SEAT publishes over-the-air updates for the Tarraco.

    Versions
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7, e-Hybrid 245
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

2.0 TDI 150

  1. Recall: head airbag inflator mounting

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall concerns Tarraco vehicles produced from 24 January 2019 to 2 March 2020: parts of the airbag inflator can come loose when the head airbag deploys, risking injury to the occupants. Check with a Seat dealer, using the serial number, that the recall has been carried out.

    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
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7, e-Hybrid 245
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Recall: fuel tank wall too thin

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall registered on 28 February 2020 (RappelConso) concerns a fuel tank wall that is not thick enough, which increases the risk of fire in an accident. According to RappelConso, vehicles built in 2020 are affected; CarNews France indicates 2020 and 2021. Only the serial number shows whether a given car is targeted.

    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
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7, e-Hybrid 245
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Electronics, driver assistance and multimedia

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    What Car? notes poor reliability for the Tarraco, with faults mainly in the engine, electrics and infotainment. Fiches-Auto reports testimonies of a faulty SOS button, and of faulty Front Assist sensors and adaptive cruise control (ACC); Autodoc reports touchscreens that freeze and CarPlay/Android Auto problems that updates do not always fix. SEAT publishes over-the-air updates for the Tarraco.

    Versions
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7, e-Hybrid 245
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

2.0 TDI 150 DSG7

  1. Recall: head airbag inflator mounting

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall concerns Tarraco vehicles produced from 24 January 2019 to 2 March 2020: parts of the airbag inflator can come loose when the head airbag deploys, risking injury to the occupants. Check with a Seat dealer, using the serial number, that the recall has been carried out.

    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
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7, e-Hybrid 245
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Recall: fuel tank wall too thin

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall registered on 28 February 2020 (RappelConso) concerns a fuel tank wall that is not thick enough, which increases the risk of fire in an accident. According to RappelConso, vehicles built in 2020 are affected; CarNews France indicates 2020 and 2021. Only the serial number shows whether a given car is targeted.

    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
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7, e-Hybrid 245
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. DSG7 gearbox: jerks and delayed engagement

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Several sources report on the Tarraco's DSG7 jerks when pulling away, delayed gear changes and sometimes a refusal to change gear. One owner cited by Fiches-Auto experienced severe jerks at around 50,000 km and had the mechatronics replaced under warranty; a specialist repairer lists the Tarraco among the models fitted with the DQ380/DQ381 mechatronics. Autodoc and CarVerif recommend regular servicing of the gearbox. Another owner of a TDI 150 DSG 4Drive reports no faults at all.

    Versions
    1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Electronics, driver assistance and multimedia

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    What Car? notes poor reliability for the Tarraco, with faults mainly in the engine, electrics and infotainment. Fiches-Auto reports testimonies of a faulty SOS button, and of faulty Front Assist sensors and adaptive cruise control (ACC); Autodoc reports touchscreens that freeze and CarPlay/Android Auto problems that updates do not always fix. SEAT publishes over-the-air updates for the Tarraco.

    Versions
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7, e-Hybrid 245
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7

  1. Recall: head airbag inflator mounting

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall concerns Tarraco vehicles produced from 24 January 2019 to 2 March 2020: parts of the airbag inflator can come loose when the head airbag deploys, risking injury to the occupants. Check with a Seat dealer, using the serial number, that the recall has been carried out.

    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
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7, e-Hybrid 245
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Recall: fuel tank wall too thin

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall registered on 28 February 2020 (RappelConso) concerns a fuel tank wall that is not thick enough, which increases the risk of fire in an accident. According to RappelConso, vehicles built in 2020 are affected; CarNews France indicates 2020 and 2021. Only the serial number shows whether a given car is targeted.

    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
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7, e-Hybrid 245
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. DSG7 gearbox: jerks and delayed engagement

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Several sources report on the Tarraco's DSG7 jerks when pulling away, delayed gear changes and sometimes a refusal to change gear. One owner cited by Fiches-Auto experienced severe jerks at around 50,000 km and had the mechatronics replaced under warranty; a specialist repairer lists the Tarraco among the models fitted with the DQ380/DQ381 mechatronics. Autodoc and CarVerif recommend regular servicing of the gearbox. Another owner of a TDI 150 DSG 4Drive reports no faults at all.

    Versions
    1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Electronics, driver assistance and multimedia

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    What Car? notes poor reliability for the Tarraco, with faults mainly in the engine, electrics and infotainment. Fiches-Auto reports testimonies of a faulty SOS button, and of faulty Front Assist sensors and adaptive cruise control (ACC); Autodoc reports touchscreens that freeze and CarPlay/Android Auto problems that updates do not always fix. SEAT publishes over-the-air updates for the Tarraco.

    Versions
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7, e-Hybrid 245
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7

  1. Recall: head airbag inflator mounting

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall concerns Tarraco vehicles produced from 24 January 2019 to 2 March 2020: parts of the airbag inflator can come loose when the head airbag deploys, risking injury to the occupants. Check with a Seat dealer, using the serial number, that the recall has been carried out.

    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
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7, e-Hybrid 245
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Recall: fuel tank wall too thin

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall registered on 28 February 2020 (RappelConso) concerns a fuel tank wall that is not thick enough, which increases the risk of fire in an accident. According to RappelConso, vehicles built in 2020 are affected; CarNews France indicates 2020 and 2021. Only the serial number shows whether a given car is targeted.

    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
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7, e-Hybrid 245
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. DSG7 gearbox: jerks and delayed engagement

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Several sources report on the Tarraco's DSG7 jerks when pulling away, delayed gear changes and sometimes a refusal to change gear. One owner cited by Fiches-Auto experienced severe jerks at around 50,000 km and had the mechatronics replaced under warranty; a specialist repairer lists the Tarraco among the models fitted with the DQ380/DQ381 mechatronics. Autodoc and CarVerif recommend regular servicing of the gearbox. Another owner of a TDI 150 DSG 4Drive reports no faults at all.

    Versions
    1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Electronics, driver assistance and multimedia

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    What Car? notes poor reliability for the Tarraco, with faults mainly in the engine, electrics and infotainment. Fiches-Auto reports testimonies of a faulty SOS button, and of faulty Front Assist sensors and adaptive cruise control (ACC); Autodoc reports touchscreens that freeze and CarPlay/Android Auto problems that updates do not always fix. SEAT publishes over-the-air updates for the Tarraco.

    Versions
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7, e-Hybrid 245
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

e-Hybrid 245

  1. Recall: head airbag inflator mounting

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall concerns Tarraco vehicles produced from 24 January 2019 to 2 March 2020: parts of the airbag inflator can come loose when the head airbag deploys, risking injury to the occupants. Check with a Seat dealer, using the serial number, that the recall has been carried out.

    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
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7, e-Hybrid 245
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Recall: fuel tank wall too thin

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall registered on 28 February 2020 (RappelConso) concerns a fuel tank wall that is not thick enough, which increases the risk of fire in an accident. According to RappelConso, vehicles built in 2020 are affected; CarNews France indicates 2020 and 2021. Only the serial number shows whether a given car is targeted.

    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
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7, e-Hybrid 245
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Electronics, driver assistance and multimedia

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    What Car? notes poor reliability for the Tarraco, with faults mainly in the engine, electrics and infotainment. Fiches-Auto reports testimonies of a faulty SOS button, and of faulty Front Assist sensors and adaptive cruise control (ACC); Autodoc reports touchscreens that freeze and CarPlay/Android Auto problems that updates do not always fix. SEAT publishes over-the-air updates for the Tarraco.

    Versions
    1.5 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7, 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7, e-Hybrid 245
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

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