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Mitsubishi Lancer safety recalls

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

Last updated
Records analysed
15 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 15 launched 2001 to 2021
  • Most recent 25 July 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/240
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 4 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2009 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Mitsubishi Lancer?

Not every Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Lancer recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2001 to 2026

2009 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 Lancer safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’01 1
’02 0
’03 1
’04 0
’05 0
’06 0
’07 1
’08 0
’09 2
’10 1
’11 0
’12 0
’13 1
’14 2
’15 2
’16 2
’17 0
’18 0
’19 1
’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 Lancer 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
DVSA lists it as
“LANCER”, “LANCER STATION WAGON”

2019 1 recall

Activation of a non-dessicated ammonium nitrate inflator with degraded propellant may result in an inflator rupture

Launched 25 January 2019 DVSA recall R/2018/355 Manufacturer ref. R3035811 R3035821 R3035840

Defect
Activation of a non-desiccated ammonium nitrate inflator with degraded propellant may result in an inflator rupture.
Remedy
Replace the airbag inflator (LANCER) or the airbag module (i) with a new non-AN (ammonium nitrate) based unit.
Vehicles affected
13,756 across everything the recall covers
Built
9 Jan 2004 to 31 Mar 2008
Also covers
  • I-Car
DVSA lists it as
“LANCER JT”, “LANCER EVOLUTION”, “LANCER JT EVOLUTION”

2016 2 recalls

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
6 Dec 2007 to 2 Jul 2008
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“LANCER EVOLUTION”

Fuel may leak

Launched 26 January 2016 DVSA recall R/2015/219 Manufacturer ref. R3029610 R3029611

Defect
The right hand side parking brake cable may interfere with the fuel tank. As a result there is possibility of peeling off the coating on the fuel tank. In the worst case the fuel tank can corrode and leak. Leaking fuel is a risk to other road users.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right hand side parking brake cable with a new one. In addition the fuel tank will be checked and if necessary replaced.
Vehicles affected
40 Lancer vehicles
Built
7 May 2014 to 3 Jul 2014
DVSA lists it as
“LANCER EVOLUTION”

2015 2 recalls

Airbag may release shrapnel if deployed

Launched 19 November 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/199 Manufacturer ref. TBA

Defect
Certain passenger side airbags the inflator might release shrapnel from the inflator container during deployment which could injure the passenger.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace air bag modules
Vehicles affected
12,830 across everything the recall covers
Built
11 Jun 2003 to 25 Dec 2008
Also covers
  • I-Car

ECU malfunction may cause systems to become inoperable

Launched 28 September 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/157 Manufacturer ref. R3028210/11/20/21

Defect
During operation the headlights and or the windscreen wipers amongst other systems may become inoperable as a result a none conformity in the Electronic Time & Alarm System (ETACS) ECU.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the production date of the ETACS ECU. The ETACS ECU will be replaced if it is within the affected production dates.
Vehicles affected
3,076 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Oct 2008 to 7 Sept 2010
Also covers

2014 2 recalls

Loss of power steering assistance

Launched 28 November 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/124 Manufacturer ref. R30271XX

Defect
Due to the use of inappropriate material for the drive belt on the 4B1 Petrol engine the nylon idler pulley(s) may wear at an angle. If this continues under this condition the drive belt will be forced off the pulleys. This can lead to battery depletion Overheating and on vehicles with hydraulic power steering the steering effort will increase.
Remedy
Replace drive belt. Check and if necessary replace idler pulley(s)
Vehicles affected
3,885 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 Dec 2007 to 24 Mar 2009
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“LANCER”, “LANCER EVOLUTION”

Head light and indicatos may fail

Launched 25 July 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/073 Manufacturer ref. R3024642/643/644/645

Defect
Due to a fault in the soldering process of the lighting switch circuit board it is possible that the solder on the lighting circuit switch can crack as a result of temperature changes during production. This can result in the lights or turn signals failing totally or blinking/flicker.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the switch and if required replace the switch assembly.
Vehicles affected
1,074 Lancer vehicles
Built
3 Mar 2005 to 2 Nov 2006
DVSA lists it as
“LANCER EVOLUTION”

2013 1 recall

Clutch may fail

Launched 18 November 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/116 Manufacturer ref. R3022821

Defect
Due to a deficiency in the manufacturing process the clutch master cylinder may fail which will lead to the inability to change gear and the engine will not restart if turned off or stalled.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the clutch master cylinder with a modified unit.
Vehicles affected
529 Lancer vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
DVSA lists it as
“LANCER EVOLUTION”

2010 1 recall

Clutch may fail

Launched 18 August 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/080 Manufacturer ref. R3017710

Defect
The fixing clip for the clutch master cylinder pipe has insufficient clamping force to retain the pipe on the cylinder. This can result in detachment of the pipe and subsequent loss of clutch operation.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace fixing clip with modified stronger version.
Vehicles affected
9,903 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

2009 2 recalls

Fuel may leak

Launched 29 December 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/094 Manufacturer ref. R3017210

Defect
Fuel may leak from the low pressure fuel return pipe as a result of vibration causing the pipe to crack.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel return pipe for one of a modified type.
Vehicles affected
1,384 Lancer vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

Lack of brake servo assistance

Launched 15 July 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/038 Manufacturer ref. R30171 20

Defect
It has been identified that after the vehicle has been stationary for some length of time increased pressure may need to be applied to the footbrake pedal to bring the vehicle to a stop. This is due to insufficient vacuum assistance within the brake booster due to a failure of the check valve. It should be noted that on the second application of the footbrake the check valve will operate as designed and the brakes will operate as normal.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the brake booster check valve replaced.
Vehicles affected
818 Lancer vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2008 to 8 Apr 2009

2007 1 recall

Oil may leak

Launched 14 March 2007 DVSA recall R/2006/194 Manufacturer ref. R3009700 & R3009710

Defect
The Oil Cooler hose may fracture causing an oil leak
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and check gap between towing hook and oil cooler hose. If less than 15mm install modified pipe. If more than 15mm check pipe for damage and if necessary replace.
Vehicles affected
3 Lancer vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2003 1 recall

Inability to change gear

Launched 31 October 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/119

Defect
Due to insecure fitment of the pin in the gear shift control set there is a possibility that the pin could could fall out making it impossible to change gear.
Remedy
Check the tightness of the gear shift pin if loose fit a new gear shift set. If the pin is tight a secondary locking arrangement will be fitted as a precaution.
Vehicles affected
575 Lancer vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2001 1 recall

Active yaw control ECU concern

Launched 27 July 2001 DVSA recall R/2000/127

Defect
The Active Yaw Control ECU may be incorrectly programmed which may cause the clutches in the torque transfer differential to remain disengaged when the engine starts. This could result in damage to the rear axle differential.
Remedy
Recall potentially affected vehicles and replace the Electronic Control Unit (ECU).
Vehicles affected
196 Lancer vehicles
Built
20 Dec 1996 to 17 Jul 1998

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