Vehicle recall R/2021/407

SEAT Leon recall: It is possible that the rear knuckle fastening screw does not have the corrct tightening torque

DVSA recall R/2021/407 names the SEAT Leon. It was launched 10 November 2021. It covers vehicles built 30 September 2020 to 8 October 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/407
Launched: 10 November 2021
Issued by: SEAT
Manufacturer reference: 40R8
Vehicles: 5 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It is possible that the rear knuckle fastening screw does not have the correct tightening torque

The fix

The rear knuckle must be replaced in all affected vehicles.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
SEAT Leon	30 September 2020 to 8 October 2020	5

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/324 The front seat belts are not properly anchored 31 August 2021, Cupra Formentor, SEAT Leon
R/2022/076 Engine design covers could detach from their fixing 23 March 2022, SEAT Leon, SEAT Tarraco, SEAT Ateca
R/2022/088 In some vehiclesthe fuse in the high-voltage system has been produced in part with an insufficient amount of extinguishing sand 7 April 2022, SEAT Leon, SEAT Tarraco
R/2022/185 The wiring harness of the airbag control unit may possibly have been caught by the clutch pedal during installation 28 June 2022, SEAT Leon
R/2023/273 Front driver airbag replacement 11 September 2023, SEAT Ateca, SEAT Alhambra, SEAT Ibiza and others
R/2023/294 In certain vehicles within a range of specified VINs it has been detected that an engine support that did not receive the correct heat treatment may have been fitted. 16 October 2023, Cupra Formentor, SEAT Leon

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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