Problems with the brake system on Seat: affected models and engines

In 4 models from Seat there are 4 documented faults with the brake system. The most important: weld defect in the brake pedal, brake pedal weld defect and damaged brake hoses and brake lines.

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Documented faults, from most to least important

Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Seat models it appears in.

- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalSeat AtecaWeld defect in the brake pedalOn 2020-2021 vehicles with a DSG gearbox, Seat found that a defective weld between the brake pedal and its support plate could deform or come apart under hard braking. The brand contacted the affected owners directly to inspect the weld and change the pedal if necessary.Repair: €0
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalSeat TarracoBrake pedal weld defectOn 2020-2021 cars with a DSG gearbox, Seat found that a defective weld between the brake pedal and its support plate could deform or come apart under heavy braking. The brand contacted the affected owners directly to check the weld and replace the pedal if necessary.Repair: €0
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalSeat Alhambra IDamaged brake hoses and brake linesYes: Autozine records on the Alhambra I brake hoses damaged with the reinforcing braid showing (5% to 6% on 2006, 2008 and 2009 cars) and corroded brake lines (9% on 2000 cars; 5% on 2003 and 2005 cars), both serious defects at the Dutch inspection (APK).
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalSeat Toledo IIIDamaged brake hoses with the reinforcement mesh showingIn Dutch MOT inspection data (APK), a damaged brake hose with the reinforcement showing appears in 4% of Toledo III cars from model year 2004, 8% from 2005 and 9% from 2006, and the source classes it as a major defect. There is no recall and no Spanish data.

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Frequently asked questions

What faults with the brake system do Seat cars have?

In 4 models from Seat there are 4 documented faults with the brake system. The most important: weld defect in the brake pedal, brake pedal weld defect and damaged brake hoses and brake lines. Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.

Which Seat models have the most problems with the brake system?

Seat Alhambra I (1 fault), Seat Toledo III (1 fault), Seat Ateca (1 fault) and Seat Tarraco (1 fault).