Problems with the timing chain on Seat: affected models and engines
In 8 models from Seat there are 4 documented faults with the timing chain. The most important: timing chain stretch and tensioner failure (EA111), timing chain stretch and tensioner wear and timing chain and tensioner wear.
Documented faults, from most to least important
Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Seat models it appears in.
In Alhambra II, Altea, Ibiza IV, León II and Toledo IV
In Ibiza III and Ibiza IV
In León II
In León I and Toledo II
By Seat model
Open yours to see only the faults that affect it, by engine and by year.
Engines and gearboxes involved
Frequently asked questions
What faults with the timing chain do Seat cars have?
In 8 models from Seat there are 4 documented faults with the timing chain. The most important: timing chain stretch and tensioner failure (EA111), timing chain stretch and tensioner wear and timing chain and tensioner wear. 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 timing chain?
Seat León II (2 faults), Seat Ibiza IV (2 faults), Seat León I (1 fault) and Seat Toledo II (1 fault).
Which Seat engines have faults with the timing chain?
1.2 12V (1 fault), 1.2 and 1.4 TSI (1 fault), 1.8 T 20v (1 fault) and 2.0 TSI / TFSI (1 fault).