2022 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated June 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2022 SEAT Arona has 3 documented known issues. No issues are rated critical, indicating generally reliable ownership. Across all issues, repair costs range from $180 to $900. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
On the 2017-2022 SEAT Arona, the Arona's brake bias is heavily front-biased, so the rear discs do little work and corrode quickly — accelerated by parking with the electronic parking brake applied and by rain/road salt. Owners repeatedly report heavily rusted, pitted or grooved rear discs at only 2-4 years old and as little as ~4,000-20,000 miles, sometimes failing MOT or causing grinding/binding. A related handbrake-cable swelling/splitting issue can partially seize the rear calipers. Low-mileage town-driven cars are worst affected.
Replace corroded rear discs and pads (and seized handbrake cables/calipers where applicable). Mitigate recurrence by performing periodic firm braking to scrub the discs, and where safe parking on level ground without the electronic parking brake. Specify better-quality discs on replacement.
On the 2018-2022 SEAT Arona, a widely reported fault where the central infotainment/MIB touchscreen blanks out and enters a continuous reboot loop, often after 5-10 minutes of running, with audio sometimes continuing while the screen is dead and neither hard buttons nor touch respond. Several owners correlate onset with warmer ambient temperatures (reports range from ~15.5°C up to >21.5°C), pointing to a thermal/software stability problem. Dealers have acknowledged it as a known issue affecting multiple cars across model years, including the MY2022 new-shape Arona.
Apply the latest infotainment software update at a dealer; a hard reset (hold the power/volume button ~10 seconds, or leave the car off overnight) is a temporary workaround. Where software fails to resolve it, the infotainment control unit has been replaced under warranty/goodwill.
On the 2018-2022 SEAT Arona, tSI petrol Aronas are fitted with a Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF/OPF). On cars used mainly for short, low-speed urban trips the filter cannot reach the temperature needed for passive regeneration, so soot accumulates and the particulate-filter warning lamp illuminates. Unlike a diesel DPF, there is no driver-prompted active regeneration cycle, so a neglected filter can lead to poor running and eventually require workshop intervention or replacement.
When the GPF warning appears, follow the SEAT manual: drive for ~15 minutes at a minimum of 60 km/h (37 mph) in 4th/5th gear to allow regeneration. Owners doing mostly short trips should schedule periodic longer/faster runs. A badly clogged filter may need a forced regeneration or replacement.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2022-2022 SEAT Arona has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Rear brake discs corrode and seize at very low mileage, Infotainment system goes black and continuously reboots, Petrol particulate filter (GPF) blocks on short-journey/city driving. None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
The 2022-2022 SEAT Arona has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. No issues are rated critical, suggesting generally good reliability. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known SEAT Arona issues range from $0 to $900, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
The Arona's brake bias is heavily front-biased, so the rear discs do little work and corrode quickly — accelerated by parking with the electronic parking brake applied and by rain/road salt. Owners repeatedly report heavily rusted, pitted or grooved rear discs at only 2-4 years o… Repairs typically run $180-$450. Severity: medium.
A widely reported fault where the central infotainment/MIB touchscreen blanks out and enters a continuous reboot loop, often after 5-10 minutes of running, with audio sometimes continuing while the screen is dead and neither hard buttons nor touch respond. Several owners correlat… Repairs typically run $0-$600. Severity: medium.
TSI petrol Aronas are fitted with a Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF/OPF). On cars used mainly for short, low-speed urban trips the filter cannot reach the temperature needed for passive regeneration, so soot accumulates and the particulate-filter warning lamp illuminates. Unlike… Repairs typically run $0-$900. Severity: low.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
