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Mitsubishi I-Miev safety recalls

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

Last updated
Records analysed
11 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 11 launched 2008 to 2020
  • Most recent 20 November 2020 DVSA recall R/2019/380
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 4 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2014 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Mitsubishi I-Miev?

Not every Mitsubishi I-Miev 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 I-Miev recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2008 to 2026

2014 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 I-Miev safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’08 1
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 1
’13 1
’14 2
’15 2
’16 1
’17 1
’18 1
’19 0
’20 1
’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 I-Miev recall, newest first

2020 1 recall

Water may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump

Launched 20 November 2020 DVSA recall R/2019/380

Defect
Water may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump causing corrosion.
Remedy
The brake vacuum pump will be replaced with a countermeasure one
Vehicles affected
287 I-Miev vehicles
Built
30 Sept 2009 to 29 Aug 2011

2018 1 recall

Propellant in the front passenger airbag inflator may be detiorated

Launched 26 May 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/115 Manufacturer ref. R3033422

Defect
The propellant in the passengers front airbag inflator may deteriorate due to high temperature and humid conditions over a longer period in use. As a result the inflator body may rupture during airbag deployment and may injure occupants.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the passenger airbag inflator.
Vehicles affected
287 I-Miev vehicles
Built
3 Sept 2009 to 3 Aug 2011

2017 1 recall

Vehicle may roll backwards

Launched 1 June 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/144 Manufacturer ref. R3033310

Defect
When trying to drive off uphill from a standstill the vehicle may roll backwards. This is because of a software problem in the CMU.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download countermeasure software to the CMU.
Vehicles affected
52 I-Miev vehicles
Built
30 Sept 2009 to 9 Feb 2010

2016 1 recall

Indicators and/or other vehicle lights may switch off or blink without warning

Launched 28 July 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/155 Manufacturer ref. R3030610

Defect
Due to poor connectivity the indicators and/or vehicle lights may turn off or blink
Remedy
On affected vehicles apply lubricant to switch connections
Vehicles affected
1,801 across everything the recall covers
Built
31 Jan 2006 to 9 Feb 2010
Also covers

2015 2 recalls

Vehicle may cut out

Launched 21 September 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/156 Manufacturer ref. R3028610

Defect
Due to none conformity during manufacture the resistance of the insulated base inside the motor control unit (MCU) which controls the electric motor may decrease. As a result the voltage in the circuit may become unstable causing the warning light to illuminate and the driving motor power to be restricted to the fail safe control. In the worst case scenario the vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the battery may not be able to be charged.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the engine MCU.
Vehicles affected
33 I-Miev vehicles
Built
9 Aug 2011 to 29 Aug 2011

Reverse gear may not function

Launched 11 February 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/005

Defect
On affected vehicles a component within the transmission valve block may be defective. If the component fails the gear box may not select gears correctly. In the worst case scenario the driver may not be able to select reverse gear.
Remedy
On affected vehicles inspect the gearbox valve block. Depending on inspection outcome replace valve body installation kit or valve body assembly.
Vehicles affected
602 I-Miev vehicles
Built
31 Jan 2006 to 14 Nov 2007
DVSA lists it as
“I”

2014 2 recalls

Braking performance may be affected

Launched 28 November 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/108 Manufacturer ref. R3025820R3025910 6020 & 6031

Defect
It has been identified that the failure of an electric relay can cause the service brake electric vacuum pump to fail. The issue will be identified to the driver by the illumination of a brake warning lamp on the vehicle's instrument panel and an audible warning. If this occurs it will result in a need to apply higher brake pedal force and an increase in stopping distances
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the electric vacuum pump relay.
Vehicles affected
541 I-Miev vehicles
Built
30 Sept 2009 to 29 Aug 2011

Engine could overheat and stall

Launched 6 February 2014 DVSA recall R/2013/142 Manufacturer ref. R3023510 R3023511

Defect
On Petrol versions (HA1W) the air bubble separation function of the condenser tank for the engine cooling system may not function properly when the engine is running at high RPM. This could result in coolant overflowing from the condenser tank. If the coolant overflows repeatedly and use of the vehicle continues without sufficient coolant engine overheating could occur. In the worst case the engine could stall/heat seize and cannot be restarted
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the condenser tank refill the coolant and bleed the system.
Vehicles affected
601 I-Miev vehicles
Built
31 Jan 2006 to 14 Nov 2007
DVSA lists it as
“I”

2013 1 recall

Braking may be affected

Launched 11 March 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/029 Manufacturer ref. R3020720

Defect
The electric Brake Vacuum Pump on i- MiEV might become inoperable due to a manufacturing error. If this happens the vacuum to assist the brake booster is not available. This will lead to an increased brake pedal force being required to stop the vehicle. Consequently this could lead to an increased stopping distance.
Remedy
Replace vacum pump
Vehicles affected
1 I-Miev vehicle
Built
Build dates not given

2012 1 recall

Drive may be lost

Launched 29 November 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/108 Manufacturer ref. R3020010

Defect
On the 2010 model year i-MiEV (Japanese specification Right Hand Drive vehicles only) the main battery 280 amp fuse may melt shutting off the high voltage electric circuit. This will result in electrical power no longer being supplied to the motor control unit. The car will fail to start or lose all drive regardless of the battery charge state and fault codes P1A15 and P1A17 are generated.
Remedy
Rectification is the replacement of this fuse with a modified one.
Vehicles affected
25 I-Miev vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2008 1 recall

Vehicle may not be in the intended gear

Launched 26 June 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/056

Defect
It has been identified that due to the formation of rust between the manual control shaft and the gear inhibitor switch the transmission may not move to the park position even though this may have been selected. As a result it may be impossible to start the vehicle additionally the vehicle may move unexpectedly whilst in park if the parking brake has not been applied.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the relevant components cleaned and fitted with a protective cover.
Vehicles affected
301 I-Miev vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
DVSA lists it as
“I”

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