SEAT Ibiza IV.5 common faults.

2015–2017. The fault list covers this generation and the engines in it. If the listing gives the exact version, pick it below.

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.

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1.2 / 1.4 TSI (EA111): timing chain and chain tensioner

critical

A few seconds of chain rattle on a cold start, later a permanent noise; the chain stretches and the tensioner does not hold it.

Applies to the engine CBZA.

1.0 MPI: the timing belt is due by time, not by mileage

critical

The 1.0 MPI has a timing belt, not a chain.

Applies to the engine CHYB.

Rising oil level: interrupted particulate filter regeneration

critical

On short urban trips the particulate filter cannot burn through.

Applies to the engine CUSA, CUSB, CUTA.

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AdBlue / SCR: NOx sensor and crystallising dosing valve

expensive

On AdBlue (SCR) diesels the NOx sensor after the catalyst ages, and the tip of the dosing valve crystallises.

Applies to the engine CUTA.

1.0 TSI: an injector that will not seal, fuel leaking into the cylinder

expensive

The injector does not close fully, and with the engine standing fuel drips into the cylinder.

Applies to the engine CHZC.

DQ200 (7 speed dry DSG): mechatronics

expensive

A thin wall of the mechatronics valve body can crack, which causes a loss of pressure.

Applies to the transmission DQ200.

EA211 (1.0 to 1.5 TSI): water pump and thermostat module leak

expensive

In the EA211 the water pump and the thermostat are one plastic module, and the pump is driven not by the timing belt but by a separate toothed belt behind the exhaust camshaft.

Applies to the engine CHYB, CHZB, CHZC and 2 more.

EA888 gen3: crankcase ventilation, oil in the intake

expensive

The crankcase ventilation (PCV) of the third generation 1.8/2.0 TSI fails less often than its predecessors, but it is not faultless.

Applies to the engine DAJA.

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

Official recall5 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: 1 October 2018

A12/1757/18Safety recallInjuries1 October 2018 · EU Safety Gate

In the event of an impact the battery can get damaged, which leads to lack of power supply. If this occurs, it might not be possible to unlock the doors.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 01/10/2018

The authority's notice

A12/1206/17Safety recallInjuries7 August 2017 · EU Safety Gate

The tightening torque on the steering column bolt may be incorrect, which may result in a failure of the steering system and loss of control of the vehicle.

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: 07/08/2017

The authority's notice

A12/0962/17Safety recallFire29 June 2017 · EU Safety Gate

An air-conditioning pipe may rupture in the event of a frontal collision. If this happens, the inflammable gas may escape which could lead to a fire.

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: 29/06/2017

The authority's notice

A12/0588/19Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

Due to incorrect setting, the handbrake may have to travel further to ensure immobilisation. As a result, the vehicle could roll, possibly leading to 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: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/1193/19Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The driver airbags may not inflate fast enough in the event of activation. As a result, sufficient protection is not guaranteed in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of an injury.

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.

IV.5 · 2015–2017

Pick the version.

The fault list opens on the version page.

54 versions

EngineVersionPowerFuel · transmissionBody

Neighbouring generations

IV.5 · 2015–2017

IV facelift (6J). If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.

Previous generation

IV · 2008–2015

This generation

IV.5 · 2015–2017

Next generation

V · 2017–

Common questions

About this generation

Which years does this page cover?

2015–2017. 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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