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Mitsubishi Colt safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Mitsubishi Colt since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Mitsubishi Colt. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
7 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 7 launched 1994 to 2021
  • Most recent 25 July 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/240
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 1 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 1994 1 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Mitsubishi Colt?

Not every Mitsubishi Colt is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Mitsubishi Colt recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1994 to 2026

1994 had the most, with 1. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Mitsubishi Colt safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’94 1
’95 0
’96 0
’97 1
’98 0
’99 0
’00 1
’01 0
’02 1
’03 0
’04 0
’05 0
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 1
’13 0
’14 0
’15 1
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 1
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Mitsubishi Colt recall, newest first

2021 1 recall

The air bag inflator might have a different air bag deployment performance than designed providing less protection

Launched 25 July 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/240 Manufacturer ref. R30399

Defect
The airbag inflator might have a different airbag deployment performance than designed providing less protection.
Remedy
The driver side frontal airbag will be replaced with an alternate inflator.
Vehicles affected
19,699 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 1996 to 31 Dec 2000
Also covers

2015 1 recall

EPS system may malfunction

Launched 21 September 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/158 Manufacturer ref. R3027911

Defect
A connector pin for the electronic power steering may not be to specification. This will lead to increased resistance in the circuit causing the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) to stop working. The steering will still function in manual mode requiring increased input from the driver. The EPS warning lamp may illuminate temporarily.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the EPS Gear and Link assembly.
Vehicles affected
2,790 Colt vehicles
Built
15 Nov 2011 to 2 Oct 2012

2012 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 19 January 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/016 Manufacturer ref. R041Z110

Defect
It is possible that air has been trapped within the fuel pump mounting cap mouldings which could lead to the cap cracking and fuel vapour and/or fuel might leak from the tank.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pump mounting cap.
Vehicles affected
64 Colt vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2002 1 recall

Engine crankshaft pulley concern

Launched 12 March 2002 DVSA recall R/2001/168

Defect
The crankshaft pulley may become loose causing a rattling noise from the engine battery warning light to come on and a high steering effort will be noticed.
Remedy
All recalled vehicles will have the crankshaft pulley bolt tightened to the correct specified torque.
Vehicles affected
1,687 Colt vehicles
Built
1 Jan 1999 to 31 Dec 2000

2000 1 recall

Potential detachment of crankshaft pulley

Launched 6 November 2000 DVSA recall R/2000/083

Defect
The Crankshaft Pulley securing bolt may not have been correctly torqued. The bolt may loosen or break and in the worst case result in detachment of the pulley.
Remedy
All engines up to engine number YD2145 - remove pulley securing bolt increase the depth of the thread in the Crankshaft by 5 mm. Check bolt for damage and renew if necessary. Lubricate threads refit and tighten to specified torque. Engines numbered from YD2146 onwards - remove pulley securing bolt examine for damage and renew if necessary lubricate threads refit and tighten to specified torque.
Vehicles affected
4,246 Colt vehicles
Built
1 Jan 1996 to 31 Dec 1999

1997 1 recall

Loss of braking system vacuum assistance

Launched 1 November 1997 DVSA recall R/1997/074

Defect
The brake booster vacuum hose check valve may stick and cause a loss of vacuum to the brake booster. This will result in greatly increased brake pedal effort and increased stopping distances.
Remedy
The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the brake booster vacuum hose replaced with a quality assured unit.
Vehicles affected
218 Colt vehicles
Built
17 Jun 1997 to 21 Aug 1997

1994 1 recall

Front brake hoses may have been incorrectly installed during assembly

Launched 14 November 1994 DVSA recall R/1994/073

Defect
It is possible that installation of the front brake hoses has not been correctly carried out during initial assembly.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of replacement brake hoses.
Vehicles affected
169 Colt vehicles
Built
1 Jan 1992 to 31 Dec 1994

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 7 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Mitsubishi Colt. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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