Nissan Micra Recall R/2009/015: Airbag May Not Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Apr 2009
- Launched
- 67
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2009/015
- DVSA reference
Nissan recalled Micra vehicles built between 17 September 2008 and 22 October 2008. The driver's airbag on some K12 Micras due to incorrect welding of the airbag module may not deploy in the event of a frontal impact. The dealer will replace the subject airbag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The driver's airbag on some K12 Micras due to incorrect welding of the airbag module may not deploy in the event of a frontal impact. Thus potentially reducing the protection afforded to the vehicle's occupants.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY Defect: It has been identified that the driver's airbag on some K12 Micras due to incorrect welding of the airbag module may not deploy in the event of a frontal impact. Thus potentially reducing the protection afforded to the vehicle's occupants. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject airbag replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag may not deploy.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the subject airbag.
Are You Affected?
Micra built between 17 September 2008 and 22 October 2008 may be included. Nissan estimates 67 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/2009/015. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MicraIn certain vehicles should the driver s seat be set in the position where it coincides with a design feature in the upper rail it may in certain conditions exceed the stress limits of the rail material | Low | R/2023/095 | |
| MicraThe masses applied on the VIN label may be incorrect | Low | R/2019/349 | |
| MicraThe passenger air bag may develop a tear during deployment | Urgent | R/2019/312 | |
| MicraFront wheel hub may not be manufactured to correct specification | Book soon | R/2018/084 | |
| MicraIgnition switch wiring harness insecure | Urgent | R/2017/243 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2008/170 on 11 Dec 2008, for possible failure of parking brake. The one launched after it was R/2009/054 on 15 Jun 2009, for engine may stall. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan Micra recall history, all recalls launched in 2009 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/015, launched 24 April 2009. 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.