Dacia Sandero recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 7 safety recalls naming the Dacia Sandero, launched from 2016 to 2021. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Dacia Sandero recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 7
- 2016 to 2021
- Latest recall
- 12 October 2021
- R/2021/364
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Dacia Sandero recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
POORLY FITTED FUEL SUPPLY HOSE LEADING TO A POTENTIAL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
R/2021/364, launched 12 October 2021, 571 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Poorly fitted fuel supply hose leading to a potential leak in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Check the fuel system on all vehicles and replacing the fuel pipe.
RISK OF THE KEY JAMMING IN THE START POSITION CAUSING POTENTIAL DAMGE TO THE STARTER MOTOR.
R/2020/307, launched 3 November 2020, 2,611 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Duster, Logan
Defect: There is a possible risk of the ignition switch not disengaging correctly after starting the vehicle resulting in the key jamming in the start position. In rare circumstances this may cause a thermal incident.
Remedy: Replacement of the ignition switch.
THE CONTACT BETWEEN THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL AND THE ALTERNATOR COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT
R/2020/006, launched 21 January 2020, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Contact between the positive battery terminal and the alternator could cause an electrical short circuit.
Remedy: Modify the wiring route and if necessary replace the alternator.
DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY DURING AN IMPACT
R/2018/371, launched 4 January 2019, 1,963 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Logan
Defect: Drivers air bag may not deploy correctly.
Remedy: Replace drivers air bag.
RISK OF FUEL LEAK
R/2018/144, launched 19 June 2018, 15,168 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Logan
Defect: Risk of a diesel fuel leak in the engine bay
Remedy: Fit a protective clip or replace pipe.
DRIVERS AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
R/2016/304, launched 20 December 2016, 1,048 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Logan
Defect: It has been identified that due to an internal defect within the drivers air-bag if the SRS system detects an impact/collision which requires deployment of the air-bags then the drivers air-bag may not deploy. Therefore there is a risk of increased injury to the driver.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required replace the driver's air-bag with a new unit.
STEERING MAY FAIL
R/2016/007, launched 23 February 2016, 1,517 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Logan
Defect: On a small number of vehicles the drive rotor at the ball join on the steering rod may break due to excessive stress.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check steering rack type and if necessary replace.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Dacia Sandero, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Dacia dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.