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Mitsubishi Galant safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Mitsubishi Galant 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 Galant. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
6 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 6 launched 2000 to 2004
  • Most recent 7 September 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/114
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2001 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Mitsubishi Galant?

Not every Mitsubishi Galant 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 Galant recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2000 to 2026

2001 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Mitsubishi Galant safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’00 1
’01 2
’02 0
’03 1
’04 2
’05 0
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

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

Every Mitsubishi Galant recall, newest first

2004 2 recalls

Passenger side airbag may suffer delayed deployment

Launched 7 September 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/114

Defect
The front passenger side air bag may suffer delayed deployment which in the worst case scenario could result in passenger injury
Remedy
Affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the airbag will be replaced with a unit which complies with the correct deployment assessment criteria.
Vehicles affected
8 Galant vehicles
Built
1 Jan 1997 to 31 Dec 1997

Possibility that water could seep into the lower ball joints

Launched 10 June 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/057

Defect
Possibility that water could seep into the lower ball joints of the front suspension due to insufficient sealing
Remedy
Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled during which time the free play in the front suspension lower ball joints will be checked. If the play is found to be within tolerance and the dust cover is free from damage the cover will be cleaned and a sealer applied. If on inspection the dust cover is damaged or the joint is exhibiting free play outside the tolerance the lower arm will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
10,614 Galant vehicles
Built
1 Mar 1997 to 1 Mar 2000

2003 1 recall

Possible fuel leak

Launched 23 May 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/067

Defect
It is possible that due to improper welding of the levelling valve on the fuel tank fuel may leak from this area.
Remedy
Fit a new improved fuel tank.
Vehicles affected
100 Galant vehicles
Built
10 Mar 2000 to 10 Aug 2000

2001 2 recalls

Suspension lower arm ball joint may suffer premature wear

Launched 12 July 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/054

Defect
There is a possibility that due to water and dirt ingress into the lower arm ball joint the ball stud and joint case may suffer from premature wear. In the worst case the ball stud may come out of the ball joint case.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles inspect the lateral lower arm ball joints and replace if free play exceeds manufacturers specification.
Vehicles affected
5,189 Galant vehicles
Built
1 Jan 1993 to 31 Dec 1996

Fuel tank may crack and leak

Launched 22 January 2001 DVSA recall R/2000/090

Defect
There is a possibility that the fuel tank may be incorrectly welded on its upper panel and baffle plate in the tank causing it to crack on the welded position. In the worst case this may cause the fuel tank to leak fuel.
Remedy
Inspect the vehicles replace the fuel tanks if leaking and in cases where no abnormality is found apply a protector plate.
Vehicles affected
1,456 Galant vehicles
Built
from 24 Aug 1995

2000 1 recall

Braking efficiency may be reduced

Launched 24 August 2000 DVSA recall R/2000/063

Defect
The nipple for the brake booster vacuum hose may become choked due to adhesion and accumulation of combustion products from the engine. This may cause in the worst case reduced braking efficiency after operating the brake pedal several times in a short period.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles to relocate nipple from intake manifold to resonator to avoid accumulation of combustion products.
Vehicles affected
1,878 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 1998 to 31 Dec 1999
Also covers
  • Mitsubishi Space Wagon

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 6 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Mitsubishi Galant. 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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