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Profeco, SEAT Announce Recall of 7,079 Vehicles in Mexico Over Faulty Airbags

Free replacements are available through August 7, 2026.

Overview

  • The action covers 7,057 units of Altea and León from model years 2009–2012 and 22 units of Ibiza 2025 and Arona 2023–2025.
  • The issue involves ZF-Lifetec airbag components that could rupture on deployment and eject parts, posing a risk of injury.
  • For Altea and León, SEAT will replace the driver-side airbag gas generator, while in Ibiza and Arona it will replace the passenger-side airbag.
  • The campaign began on August 7, 2025 and is currently active, and SEAT reports no incidents in vehicles sold in Mexico to date.
  • Owners will be contacted by postal mail and can check details at seat.mx or via [email protected] and 800 835 7328, with Profeco providing oversight and consumer support.