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Seat Tarraco I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

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

manufacturer campaigns: 2
of 7 versions affected: 7
official RappelConso notices: 7

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
1.5 TSI 150Petrol · 150 hp 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7Petrol · 150 hp 2.0 TDI 150Diesel · 150 hp 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7Diesel · 150 hp 2.0 TDI 190 4Drive DSG7Diesel · 190 hp 2.0 TSI 190 4Drive DSG7Petrol · 190 hp e-Hybrid 245Hybrid · 245 hp	Recall: head airbag inflator mounting Recall: fuel tank wall too thin

Each campaign in detail

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
Sources
- Seat Tarraco Recalls in EU — Car-recalls.eu (new tab)
- Tous les problèmes sur Seat TARRACO 2018-2025 (9 témoignages) — Fiches-auto (new tab)
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
Sources
- Rappel Consommateur - Détail Tarraco Voiture de tourisme Seat — RappelConso (new tab)
- Rappels : Seat Tarraco (2020) — CarNews France (new tab)

RappelConso notices

28 February 2020 — Fuel tank wall not thick enough, increased risk of fire in an accident (vehicles built in 2020 according to RappelConso). Recall notice (new tab)

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

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

3 June 2025 — Des parties du gonfleur d'airbag peuvent se détacher lorsque l'airbag de tête est déployé. Cela pourrait causer des blessures aux occupants du véhicule.
Models or references
Tarraco voiture particulière
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
28 July 2023 — La porte arrière gauche peut avoir une absorption insuffisante des chocs. Cela affecte la robustesse générale de cette porte, augmentant le risque de blessure en cas d’accident.
Models or references
Tarraco voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
24 January 2023 — Les couvercles de moteur installés pourraient se détacher de leurs fixations en fonction des conditions d’utilisation (par exemple, conduite très sportive ou mauvaise surface de la route) et de leur âge. Un couvercle de moteur lâche pourrait entrer en contact avec la zone chaude du turbocompresseur de gaz d’échappement, ce qui augmente le risque de brûlures ou d’incendie.
Models or references
Tarraco voiture de tourisme
Risk
Brûlures|incendie
Official notice (new tab)
2 August 2022 — Le soudage de la plaque de frein-pédale peut être défectueux. Par conséquent, la plaque de frein peut se détacher, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident.
Models or references
Ateca, tarraco voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
13 May 2022 — Dans le cas d’un court-circuit, un fusible défectueux peut provoquer un flash d’arc, ce qui pourrait provoquer un incendie et conduire à un accident.
Models or references
Leon, tarraco voiture de tourisme
Risk
Incendie
Official notice (new tab)
28 May 2021 — La paroi du réservoir de carburant est insuffisamment épaisse. Cela peut entraîner un risque accru d’incendie en cas d’accident.
Models or references
Tarraco voiture de tourisme sous le code de rappel de siège: 20bw.
Risk
Incendie
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 Tiguan Allspace I	1	2	4.5/5
Peugeot 5008 II	0	4	2.0/5
Volkswagen Tiguan II	1	3	4.0/5
Ford Kuga III	3	0	not rated

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Seat Tarraco I had?

We have documented 3 manufacturer recalls for the Seat Tarraco I: Recall: head airbag inflator mounting ; Recall: fuel tank wall too thin ; Fuel tank wall not thick enough, increased risk of fire in an accident (vehicles built in 2020 according to RappelConso)..

Which versions of the Seat Tarraco I are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

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

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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