vinkodex.

SEAT Altea I common faults.

2004–2009. The fault list covers this generation and the engines in it. If the listing gives the exact version, pick it below.

SEAT Altea I

Thomas doerfer / CC BY 3.0

What to watch for

What can go wrong on this car?

The list covers the generation, the engines and the transmissions. Once you pick the version, only the faults that apply to it stay.

critical3

2.0 / 1.8 TSI (EA888 gen1 to gen2): the timing chain tensioner lets go

critical

With the 2008 EA888 VW switched from a belt to a chain, and the tensioner of the first two generations turned out weak: as the ratchet mechanism ages it does not hold its position when the engine stops and the oil pressure disappears.

Applies to the engine CAWB, CCZA, CDAA and 2 more.

expensive5

12 more faults belong to this generation. On the version page, only the ones that apply stay.

Official recall2 recallsShow

The manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done. The list covers the whole generation. We did not filter it by model year. Some apply only to a narrower production window.

Most recent: 10 July 2017

A12/1053/17Safety recallInjuries10 July 2017 · EU Safety Gate

The earth connection for the control unit for the ABS/ESP system may be interrupted due to a thermo-mechanical overload. If this happens, the ABS/ESP system will fail leading to the risk of an accident.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 10/07/2017

The authority's notice

A12/01630/24Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

Engines and transmissions in this generation

A fault is often tied to the engine, not to the whole generation. You find the engine code in the registration document.

I · 2004–2009

Pick the version.

The fault list opens on the version page.

131 versions

Showing 60 of 131 versions.

Neighbouring generations

I · 2004–2009

I (2004-2009). If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.

Previous generation

This is the earliest.

This generation

I · 2004–2009

Next generation

I.5 · 2009–2015

Common questions

About this generation

Which years does this page cover?

2004–2009. The changeover year can fall in two generations. If the listing is from that year, look at the neighbour too.

Does the fault apply to every car like this?

No. It depends on the engine and the transmission too.

Is it free?

The fault list is.

Information, not an expert opinion

We write the descriptions, and we put the source next to them. A person reviews them before they go out. They are still information, not a technical expert opinion.

  • A fault on the list does not mean the car you are looking at has it.
  • A fault missing from the list does not mean the model is fault-free. Write-ups are made model by model. Not all of them are done.
  • You decide whether to buy. This is no substitute for an inspection. That needs a workshop and a history check.
Details in the terms