Dacia Sandero Recalls In The UK: Every Safety Recall By Year And Build Date, And What To Do

Recall data from DVSA, updated 15 October 2026.

The Dacia Sandero has 5 UK safety recalls in DVSA records, 1 of them since 2020. The most common faults involve airbags and fuel leaks. Enter your registration to see which apply to your car; you won't usually pay for a recall repair.1

Most Dacia Sandero recalls involve older cars, and the numbers are small compared with how many Sanderos are on UK roads. The largest, R/2018/144, fixed a risk of a fuel leak on the Logan and Sandero, covering 15,168 vehicle-records, and earlier recalls dealt with driver's airbags that might not deploy correctly (R/2018/371 and R/2016/304) and a 2016 steering recall (R/2016/007). If you own a first or second-generation Sandero, check the registration, because those cars are now often with later owners who may have missed the letter. The current third-generation Sandero has had one notable recall so far: R/2021/364 refitted a fuel supply hose in the engine bay that could leak. Fuel leaks carry a fire risk, so book that one promptly if your car is included; see fuel leak recalls. Any Dacia dealer can check your VIN.

Sandero Recalls By Year And Build Date

Each recall covers Sanderos built between certain dates. Find your car's build date on the V5C or ask a Dacia dealer, then match it below.

20211recall

LaunchedFaultBuiltVehiclesSeverityReference
Poorly fitted fuel supply hose leading to a potential leak in the engine compartment13 Feb 2020 to 25 Sep 2021571UrgentR/2021/364

20202recalls

LaunchedFaultBuiltVehiclesSeverityReference
Risk of the key jamming in the start position causing potential damge to the starter motor1 Sep 2017 to 19 Oct 20182,611UrgentR/2020/307
The contact between the positive battery terminal and the alternator could cause an electrical short circuit20 Jul 2019 to 22 Jul 20192UrgentR/2020/006

20191recall

LaunchedFaultBuiltVehiclesSeverityReference
Driver's airbag may not deploy correctly during an impact3 Apr 2018 to 28 Aug 20181,963UrgentR/2018/371

20181recall

LaunchedFaultBuiltVehiclesSeverityReference
Risk of fuel leak1 Feb 2013 to 1 Jun 201515,168UrgentR/2018/144

20162recalls

LaunchedFaultBuiltVehiclesSeverityReference
Drivers airbag may not deploy24 Sep 2012 to 15 Dec 20131,048UrgentR/2016/304
Steering may fail17 Sep 2015 to 4 Dec 20151,517UrgentR/2016/007

Build dates come from DVSA's Build Start and Build End fields. A car built inside the range may be included, and Dacia confirms by VIN. See where to find your VIN.

The Sandero Recalls That Matter Most

Risk of fuel leak (R/2018/144) is the largest Sandero recall, covering about 15,168 vehicle-records.

LaunchedFaultVehiclesSeverityReference
Risk of fuel leak15,168UrgentR/2018/144
Risk of the key jamming in the start position causing potential damge to the starter motor2,611UrgentR/2020/307
Driver's airbag may not deploy correctly during an impact1,963UrgentR/2018/371

What You Might Notice

Many recall faults give no warning at all, so a registration check is the only reliable way to know.2 See car recall symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Know If My Sandero Has Been Fixed?

Ask a Dacia dealer or Dacia's helpline for the recall history on your VIN. See how to get a Dacia recall fixed.

Is The Sandero Reliable?

Recalls show faults the maker has agreed to fix, not how often cars break down. Compare models on our compare page.

I'm Buying A Used Sandero. What Should I Check?

Run the registration, ask for proof of completed recalls and confirm by VIN. See buying a used car with an outstanding recall.

Other Dacia Models

We also explain recalls for the Dacia Duster. Every other Dacia model is covered on the Dacia recalls page, and the list of makes covers every other brand.


Data: DVSA vehicle recall data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 15 October 2026.

Sources

  1. 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.
  2. 79.5 % of car recall refs launched since 2016 (2,882 of 3,626) contain none of the symptom words in their Concern/Defect text. They describe a risk without a sign the driver would notice.