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SEAT Ibiza 1.8 TSI Cupra common faults.

2015–2017, hatchback, petrol, 192 HP.

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5 fault write-ups. 3 important. 5 recalls.

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Known faults

3 important faults

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Bonnet: rust on the folded edge and the front lip

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The bonnet of the 6J Ibiza starts rusting on the folded edge and the front transition lip, from roughly ten years of age. The rust is stronger where there is no underside protection and where the roads are salted in winter.

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The folded edge rusts from the inside out: by the time it shows on the paint, the metal is already weakened. And a bonnet that has been repainted but not repaired brings the same thing back within a few years.

What to check

  • Open the bonnet and go along the folded edge from the inside, all around
  • Run your finger along the transition of the front edge: blistering or roughness under the paint is suspect
  • Look along the surface from outside at an angle: waviness indicates repaired rust
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EA888 gen3: crankcase ventilation, oil in the intake

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The crankcase ventilation (PCV) of the third generation 1.8/2.0 TSI fails less often than its predecessors, but it is not faultless. After sustained full load acceleration, under hard braking, the return branch of the ventilation can be overloaded, and the oil ends up in the intake instead of draining. The symptoms are oil consumption, blue smoke after load, and deposits in the intake.

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This also reinforces the other, already known phenomenon: because of the direct injection, the coke building up on the intake valves grows faster with oil reaching the intake.

What to check

  • After a test drive under load, look at the exhaust: it should not smoke blue under hard braking after sustained acceleration
  • Ask about topping up between two oil changes: adding oil every 1,000 to 1,500 km is not normal
  • Look at the intake connections and the ventilation hose: oily deposits mean oil in the intake
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Rear washer hose: it comes off and fills the boot with water

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The rear washer does not spray, because the feed hose has come off. The water then does not go onto the window but inside, into the boot.

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The water stands under the spare wheel well, the floorpan corrodes, and the connectors running in the boot can get soaked. If the rear washer does not work, check where the water went.

What to check

  • Switch the rear washer on: if it does not spray, check the feed hose
  • Lift out the boot floor and the spare wheel or tool tray: there should be no standing water, water stain or rust
  • Smell the boot: a musty smell stays even when the boot is dry
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Electric window: a window that moves on its own or sticks

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On the 6J Ibiza the electric window motor develops a short, and the window starts moving down or up on its own, or does not move at all. This is more common on pre-2015 cars, and the door lock actuators fail as well.

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There are four mechanisms in four doors. If a window moves on its own, a locked car can be left open.

What to check

  • Try all four windows, one by one, from their own switch too
  • Run each of them from the driver's side as well: the central switch block can fail separately
  • Watch the speed and smoothness of the movement: hesitation or grinding points to the mechanism
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TSI ignition coil: misfire, jerking, engine warning light

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The per cylinder ignition coil of these direct injection, turbocharged petrol engines fails. According to the Haynes service material this and similar simple electrical faults account for roughly eighty per cent of workshop visits.

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In cold, damp weather, on startup, the engine runs unevenly, misfires under acceleration, and the engine warning light flashes or stays on. Do not keep driving with the light flashing: the unburnt fuel destroys the catalytic converter.

What to check

  • Start with a cold engine and watch the first half minute: a rough idle or shaking is suspect
  • On the test drive load the engine at low revs with a lot of throttle: the misfire shows then
  • A flashing engine warning light calls for stopping immediately
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SEAT Ibiza 1.8 TSI Cupra

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Faults of this model

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Official recall5 recallsShow

The manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Engine and transmission

DAJA · Cupra 1.8 TSI

141 kW (192 HP) · petrol

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Variant data

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Factory data

Trim
Cupra
Body
hatchback
Fuel
petrol
Transmission
manual
Engine size
1798 cc
Power
141 kW (192 HP)
Drive
FWD
Production
2015–2017

Factory service interval

The manufacturer specifies this for this version. Of the mileage and the time, the one that comes first is the one that counts.

  • Air filter

    • 60,000 km or 4 years

  • Cabin (pollen) filter

    • 30,000 km or 2 years

  • Engine oil and oil filter

    • LongLife30,000 km or 2 years(valid only with LongLife-approved oil)
    • 15,000 km or 1 year

  • Brake fluid change

    • first: 3 years, then 2 years(first change at 3 years, then every two years)

  • Coolant (antifreeze) change

    • first: 193,000 km or 10 years, then 97,000 km or 5 years(G13 / G12++: first change at 120,000 miles or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles or 5 years)

  • Spark plugs, petrol

    • 60,000 km or 6 years
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