The 1.0 MPI has a timing belt, not a chain.
Applies to the engine CHYB.
vinkodex.SEAT Ibiza V common faults.
2017–. The fault list covers this generation and the engines in it. If the listing gives the exact version, pick it below.
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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.
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On cars built in 2017 and 2018 the front suspension mounting bolts were not tightened to the specified torque, and they can work loose over time.
It can affect every car in this generation.
On short urban trips the particulate filter cannot burn through.
Applies to the engine DGTD.
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On AdBlue (SCR) diesels the NOx sensor after the catalyst ages, and the tip of the dosing valve crystallises.
Applies to the engine DGTD.
The injector does not close fully, and with the engine standing fuel drips into the cylinder.
Applies to the engine CHZD, DLAA, DUSB and 1 more.
A thin wall of the mechatronics valve body can crack, which causes a loss of pressure.
Applies to the transmission DQ200.
Dual mass flywheel: diesel
expensiveThe internal springs of the flywheel tire, and the two discs knock against each other.
Applies to the engine DGTD.
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, CHYC, CHZB and 7 more.
6 more faults belong to this generation. On the version page, only the ones that apply stay.
Official recall11 recallsShowThe 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: 25 March 2020
A12/00625/20Safety recallInjuries25 March 2020 · EU Safety GateThe vacuum hose between the brake servo and the tandem pump might be defective. Consequently, engine oil may leak and damage the brake’s servo assistance, decreasing the brake efficiency and increasing the risk of accident.
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: 25/03/2020
A12/1757/18Safety recallInjuries1 October 2018 · EU Safety GateIn 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
A12/1206/17Safety recallInjuries7 August 2017 · EU Safety GateThe 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
A12/0962/17Safety recallFire29 June 2017 · EU Safety GateAn 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
A12/00901/20Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateThe double buckle for the safety belts can be defective. This will impair the safety belts' restraining effect, increasing the risk of injury in the event 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: Unknown
A12/01640/21Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateA software error in the control unit for the instrument cluster may result in no visual or audible warning being given when passengers in the rear seat do not have their seatbelt fastened, increasing the risk of injuries in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in 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
A12/0588/19Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateDue 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
A12/1023/18Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateThe seat-belt buckles may open unexpectedly. There is therefore an increased risk of injury in the event 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: Unknown
A12/1193/19Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateThe 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
A12/1243/18Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety GateThe nuts of the gas pipes may not be sufficiently tigthened, causing a leak of gas. In the presence of an ignition source, the gas may ignite.
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
SR/02845/25Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateIf the front passenger airbag is deployed as a result of an accident, the gas generator housing may burst or components of the gas generator housing may come loose and cause serious or fatal injuries to vehicle 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
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.
V · 2017–
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Neighbouring generations
V · 2017–
V (KJ). If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.
Common questions
About this generation
Which years does this page cover?
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.