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Dacia Spring I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

2 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns: 2
of 4 versions affected: 1
official RappelConso notice: 1

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
Spring 44 ch (2021-2024)Electric · 44 hp	Charger unit fault: warning light and impossible start (recall) Faulty right rear seat belt retractor (recall)
Spring Extreme 65 ch (2023-2024)Electric · 65 hp Spring restylée 45 ch (2024-)Electric · 45 hp Spring restylée 65 ch (2024-)Electric · 65 hp	No documented recall

Each campaign in detail

Charger unit fault: warning light and impossible start (recall)
Manufacturer recall
An error in the DC/DC converter associated with the on-board charger can trigger a safety fuse that disconnects the battery: a warning light comes on and, in the worst case, the car will no longer start. Dacia has launched a campaign to reprogram the on-board charger, with a control unit update if needed, covered by the manufacturer.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
Spring 44 ch (2021-2024)
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Faulty right rear seat belt retractor (recall)
Manufacturer recall
The right rear seat belt retractor may malfunction and reduce restraint in a crash. The affected Springs were produced at the Shiyan plant in China between 26 April and 4 October 2022; Dacia replaces the part free of charge (the Spring's first official recall campaign).
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
Spring 44 ch (2021-2024)
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

17 May 2023 — L’enrouleur arrière droit de la ceinture de sécurité peut mal fonctionner. Cela peut réduire l’effet de retenue de la ceinture, augmentant le risque de blessure en cas d’accident.
Models or references
Spring voiture particulière, dacia spring xbg fabriquée dans l’usine shiyan.
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Renault Zoe I (2012-2024, facelifted in 2019)	1	2	4.0/5
Peugeot e-208 II	1	2	4.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Dacia Spring I had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Dacia Spring I: Charger unit fault: warning light and impossible start (recall) ; Faulty right rear seat belt retractor (recall).

Which versions of the Dacia Spring I are affected?

Affected versions: Spring 44 ch (2021-2024) (2). No documented recall for: Spring Extreme 65 ch (2023-2024), Spring restylée 45 ch (2024-), Spring restylée 65 ch (2024-).

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Dacia Spring I?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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