Seat Tarraco KN
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
200 PS
2.0L TDI Diesel
Tarraco 190 TDI — best SUV diesel
Fun to Drive!115–150 PS
1.5L TSI Benzin
9 weaknesses
Good ChoiceEngine Overview
The Seat Tarraco KN is available with 5 engine variants — from 115 to 245 hp. 1 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Seat 2.0L TDI (Diesel, 150–200 PS) comes with 2 different engines: DFGA (2018–2026, Be Careful) and DTUA (2020–2026, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.0L TDI!
The Seat 2.0L TDI 4Drive (Diesel, 190 PS) has the DFHA (2.0L TDI 4Drive) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Seat 1.4L e-Hybrid (Petrol Plug-in-Hybrid, 245 PS) has the DGEB (1.4L e-Hybrid) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Seat 1.4L TSI (Petrol, 150 PS) has the CZDA (1.4L TSI) — rated: "Be Careful", 9 known weaknesses.
The Seat 1.5L TSI (Petrol, 150 PS) has the DPCA (1.5L TSI) — rated: "Good Choice", 9 known weaknesses.
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver assistance: Front Assist brakes on phantom objects The emergency braking assistant (Front Assist) in the Tarraco occasionally brakes hard in response to non-existent obstacles. Symptoms: Sudden hard braking without visible reason, emergency braking system warning tone | Low | |
| Infotainment MIB3: Software bugs and camera failure The MIB3 system in the Tarraco shows software bugs: crashes, faulty reversing camera, and connectivity problems. Software updates fix most of the issues. Symptoms: Black screen, reversing camera non-functional, Bluetooth connection drops from 30,000 km | Low |
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 61 weaknesses have been documented for the Seat Tarraco KN (2018–2026) — 51 engine-related and 10 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Electronics, Other, Gearbox, HVAC. Considered reliable: DPCA (1.5L TSI).
Tarraco (DFHA, 2018–2024) — Be Careful: EGR cooler cracks EA288 Ateca/Tarraco 4Drive, Turbocharger failure from DPF/EGR blockage, EGR cooler crack / coolant loss. Power: 190 PS.
Tarraco (DFGA, 2018–2026) — Be Careful: Camshaft oil seal leaking onto timing belt, Timing belt: interval NOT maintenance-free, Turbo bearing damage from oil starvation. Power: 150 PS.
Tarraco (DTUA, 2020–2026) — Be Careful: EGR Cooler Cracks and Coolant Loss, Wet Timing Belt with Sensitive Water Pump, EGR System EA288 evo Tarraco 200 hp. Power: 200 PS.
Tarraco (CZDA, 2019–2024) — Be Careful: Timing Belt — Critical Replacement Interval, Camshaft adjuster: bolts coming loose, Timing belt change (oil-bath drive EA211). Power: 150 PS.
Tarraco (DGEB, 2021–2026) — Be Careful: HV Coolant Circuit Loss Tarraco PHEV, GPS Position Error Triggers Emergency Braking, 12V Battery Issues Tarraco e-Hybrid. Power: 245 PS.
What to watch out for with the Seat Tarraco? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee