Dacia Logan, Sandero Recall R/2016/304: Drivers Airbag May Not Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Dec 2016
- Launched
- 1,048
- vehicles in the UK
- OCDQ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Dacia recalled Logan, Sandero vehicles built between 24 September 2012 and 15 December 2013. 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. The dealer will check and if required replace the driver's air-bag with a new unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DRIVERS AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY 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.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: drivers airbag may not deploy.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if required replace the driver's air-bag with a new unit.
Are You Affected?
Logan, Sandero built between 24 September 2012 and 15 December 2013 may be included. Dacia estimates 1,048 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Dacia, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Dacia.
- Book with any franchised Dacia dealer, quoting the campaign code OCDQ or the DVSA reference R/2016/304. See how to get a Dacia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| SanderoThe contact between the positive battery terminal and the alternator could cause an electrical short circuit | Urgent | R/2020/006 | |
| LoganIncorrect positioning of the lower steering column mounting bracket | Urgent | R/2019/109 | |
| Logan, SanderoDriver's airbag may not deploy correctly during an impact | Urgent | R/2018/371 | |
| Logan, SanderoRisk of fuel leak | Urgent | R/2018/144 | |
| LoganFront wheel hubs may crack | Book soon | R/2018/076 |
This is one of 18 Dacia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Dacia recall launched before it was R/2016/007 on 23 Feb 2016, for steering may fail. The one launched after it was R/2017/255 on 19 Sep 2017, for incorrect wiring in horn system can cause one or more safety faults. You can also see every Dacia recall, the Dacia Sandero recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/304, launched 20 December 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.