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SEAT Exeo I common faults.

2008–2013. The fault list covers this generation and the engines in it. If the listing gives the exact version, pick it below.

SEAT Exeo I

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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.

critical4

expensive4

Air conditioning: weakening, then failing cooling

expensive

The air conditioning system fails more and more often as the mileage rises: first it does not cool enough, later it blows lukewarm air, and finally it drops out completely.

It can affect every car in this generation.

Dual mass flywheel: diesel

expensive

The internal springs of the flywheel tire, and the two discs knock against each other.

Applies to the engine CAGA, CAGC, CAHA and 3 more.

FSI direct injection: intake valve coking

expensive

With direct injection the fuel does not wash the intake valves: the petrol goes into the cylinder, not behind the valve.

Applies to the engine BWE, CDHA, CDHB and 1 more.

5 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 February 2020

A12/00337/20Safety recallInjuries10 February 2020 · EU Safety Gate

In the event of an accident with airbag activation, the front passenger airbag gas generator housing may explode. Fragments from the gas generator can cause injuries.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 10/02/2020

The authority's notice

SR/00564/25Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The propellant in the inflator of the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments of 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): Importer 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 · 2008–2013

Pick the version.

The fault list opens on the version page.

105 versions

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Neighbouring generations

I · 2008–2013

I (3R). If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.

Previous generation

This is the earliest.

This generation

I · 2008–2013

Next generation

This is the latest.

Common questions

About this generation

Which years does this page cover?

2008–2013. 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.
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