Seat Ibiza Starter Motor: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

How to tell a failing starter motor from a flat battery, and what actually fits your specific engine.

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Seat Ibiza Starter Motor reference plate

OEM Part Number: 02M 911 022 F

Accuracy note: confirmed below for the Mk5 Ibiza (KJ1/KJG, 2017–), 1.0 TSI (999cc, 95PS, engine codes CHZL/DKLA/DLAC/DUSB) via a detailed, VIN-matched dismantler listing. Other engines weren't independently confirmed — check via your VIN before ordering.

Mk5 (KJ1/KJG, 2017–), 1.0 TSI 95PS	SEAT/VAG OEM: 02M 911 022 F
Other engines (1.0 MPI, 1.5 TSI, 1.6 TDI)	Not independently confirmed — check via VIN

Often Confused With a Battery Problem

A Seat Ibiza that won't start gets blamed on the battery first, more often than not correctly — but a healthy battery paired with a failing starter motor produces some genuinely similar symptoms, which leads plenty of people to replace the wrong part first.

Before you buy: starter motor specification varies by engine size and, on some versions, whether the car has stop-start technology. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

Seat Ibiza Starter Motor: What It Does

On the Seat Ibiza, the starter motor uses electrical power from the battery to physically turn the engine over, initiating the combustion cycle. On cars with stop-start systems, this component works considerably harder than on older designs, since the engine restarts far more frequently — which is why stop-start cars often use a reinforced starter motor rather than a standard unit.

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Seat Ibiza Starter Motor: Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Starter Motor Guide for symptoms to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and aftermarket advice.