Nissan Almera Recall R/2000/115: Side Air Bag May Not Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Dec 2000
- Launched
- 761
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2000/115
- DVSA reference
Nissan recalled Almera vehicles built between 1 May 2000 and 30 September 2000. The side air bag satellite sensor may be incorrectly programmed. The recall notice describes the fix as: re-programme sensor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The side air bag satellite sensor may be incorrectly programmed. In the event of a collision the air bag may not deploy.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY Defect: The side air bag satellite sensor may be incorrectly programmed. In the event of a collision the air bag may not deploy. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and re-programme sensor.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: side air bag may not deploy.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: re-programme sensor. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Almera built between 1 May 2000 and 30 September 2000 may be included. Nissan estimates 761 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Nissan, 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 Nissan.
- Book with any franchised Nissan dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2000/115. See how to get a Nissan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almera, Navara, Patrol, Terrano and 2 moreA non-dessicated passenger airbag inflator was used during previous recall to replace this component | Urgent | R/2018/100 | |
| Almera, Navara, Patrol, Terrano and 2 moreReplace airbag inflators checked but not replaced under previous recall R/2015/093 | Urgent | R/2017/279 | |
| Almera, Almera Tino, Navara, Patrol and 2 morePassenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2015/093 | |
| Almera, Almera Tino, Navara, Patrol and 2 morePassenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2013/050 | |
| Almera, TinoThe front lower portion of the seat cover can become detached | Low | R/2004/179 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2000/028 on 19 Jul 2000, for the brake system lsv pilot tube may chafe on the vehicle floorpan. The one launched after it was R/2001/154 on 29 Jan 2002, for engine may stall. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/115, launched 1 December 2000. 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.