UK Vehicle Recall Check
Dacia is the Renault group's value brand, and the Sandero has consistently been one of the UK's most affordable new cars. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding manufacturer recall is on file.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Dacia shares many of its core mechanicals — engines, transmissions, suspension components — with parent brand Renault, and as a result a number of Dacia safety recalls mirror or follow on from Renault campaigns. Recent UK programmes have covered 1.0 TCe and 1.5 dCi fuel-system items, selected airbag campaigns, and rear-seatbelt anchorage actions on the Duster. Dacia honours every safety recall free of charge — a quick check confirms whether anything needs booking in at a Dacia Dealer.
Looking for the recall history of a specific Dacia? Each model page covers known UK safety campaigns, generation coverage and model-specific FAQs. The combined DVSA + SMMT check is the same on every page.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered Dacia, including the Sandero, Sandero Stepway, Logan, Logan MCV, Duster, Jogger, Spring and Bigster. Enter any UK registration above to check.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
1.0 TCe three-cylinder petrol fuel-system and engine-management campaigns (shared with the wider Renault range) addressed via a free dealer workshop visit.
Rear-seatbelt anchorage inspection campaign on selected Duster II models, addressed through a free dealer check and rectification where required.
1.5 dCi diesel fuel-injection campaigns and selected airbag programmes addressed via free dealer workshop visits.
The full list of DVLA-recorded Dacia safety recalls. Showing the most recent 20 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | SPRING | A risk of loss of Steering |
| Sept 2025 | DUSTER | Risk of parking brake actuator failing |
| Feb 2025 | Jogger | Rear stub axle carrier mounting bolts |
| Feb 2024 | DUSTER | As a preventive measure the technical operation consists of checking the number of the left curtain airbag and if necessary of replacing the one sought identified as non-compliant. |
| Oct 2023 | DUSTER | On the affected vehicle the LPG tank may have been welded incorrectly |
| Oct 2021 | SANDERO III | POORLY FITTED FUEL SUPPLY HOSE LEADING TO A POTENTIAL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT |
| Dec 2020 | LOGAN II MCV | A WRONG BRAKE PLATE MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WHICH COULD AFFECT THE ESP AND VEHICLE CONTROL |
| Nov 2020 | LOGAN II MCA | RISK OF THE KEY JAMMING IN THE START POSITION CAUSING POTENTIAL DAMGE TO THE STARTER MOTOR. |
| Nov 2020 | SANDERO II | RISK OF THE KEY JAMMING IN THE START POSITION CAUSING POTENTIAL DAMGE TO THE STARTER MOTOR. |
| Nov 2020 | DUSTER | RISK OF THE KEY JAMMING IN THE START POSITION CAUSING POTENTIAL DAMGE TO THE STARTER MOTOR. |
| Jan 2020 | SANDERO | THE CONTACT BETWEEN THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL AND THE ALTERNATOR COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT |
| Mar 2019 | LOGAN | INCORRECT POSITIONING OF THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET |
| Jan 2019 | LOGAN | DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY DURING AN IMPACT |
| Jan 2019 | SANDERO | DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY DURING AN IMPACT |
| Jun 2018 | SANDERO | RISK OF FUEL LEAK |
| Jun 2018 | LOGAN | RISK OF FUEL LEAK |
| Apr 2018 | TOW BAR FITTED TO DACIA DUSTER | TRAILER LIGHTING MAY FAIL |
| Mar 2018 | LOGAN | FRONT WHEEL HUBS MAY CRACK |
| Sept 2017 | DUSTER | INCORRECT WIRING IN HORN SYSTEM CAN CAUSE ONE OR MORE SAFETY FAULTS |
| Dec 2016 | SANDERO | DRIVERS AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY |
Every Dacia check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Dacia Sandero
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Dacia Sandero
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Dacia vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Yes. The Dacia Spring is UK-registered as a Dacia and is covered by the same DVSA + SMMT combined check, including any EV-specific recall campaigns (high-voltage battery, on-board charger, drive software).
Yes, where applicable. Recall campaigns are issued by VIN, not by badge. If a campaign affects the 1.0 TCe or 1.5 dCi engine in your Dacia, it will appear under your Dacia VIN in the report.
Each Alliance brand has its own dedicated recall check. Use the Renault or Nissan pages for those vehicles — recall data is brand- and VIN-specific.
Dacia is part of Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance. Recall checks for these sister brands are available too.
Dacia maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.