Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Mitsubishi Shogun since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.
Not every Mitsubishi Shogun 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 Shogun recalls by year
Recalls launched each year, 2000 to 2026
2002 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.
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Mitsubishi Shogun safety recalls by year of launch
The right front lower arm assembly could be broken due to improper welding
Launched 20 November 2020DVSA recall R/2020/147
Defect
The right front lower arm assembly could be broken due to improper welding by the supplier.
Remedy
The right front lower arm will be replaced
Vehicles affected
1,424 Shogun vehicles
Built
14 Oct 2016 to 20 Feb 2018
2017 1 recall
Propellant in the driver and passenger side airbag inflators may have deteriorated
Launched 30 October 2017DVSA recall R/2017/275Manufacturer ref. R3030710 / R3033431
Defect
The propellant (ammonium nitrate) in the inflator of the drivers and 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 in the event of an accident where the airbags are required to be deployed. The inflator body may rupture during airbag deployment with the potential to cause injury.
Remedy
Replacement of the driver and passenger front airbag inflators.
Vehicles affected
34,120 Shogun vehicles
Built
29 Sept 2006 to 28 Jun 2012
DVSA lists it as
“SHOGUN (LWB)”, “SHOGUN (SWB)”
2015 2 recalls
Engine may stall
Launched 11 February 2015DVSA recall R/2015/004
Defect
Due to a high carbon build up the check ball seat of the timing chain tensioner can show premature wear. It is possible that the check ball may stick to the seat preventing the tensioner from functioning properly. This in turn will result in an un-tensioned timing chain which causes a rattling noise and in the worst cases the chain will break.
Remedy
Replace tensioner on all affected vehicles. Depending on outcome of further inspections the timing chain may also need to be replaced.
Vehicles affected
11,398 Shogun vehicles
Built
2 Oct 2006 to 14 Mar 2014
Engine may stall
Launched 11 February 2015DVSA recall R/2015/003Manufacturer ref. R3027210 R3027230 R3027231
Defect
Due to a fault in the engine ECU software it is possible that the 4M41 engines in the Shogun will not learn the variations or age deterioration in injectors and be able to adjust the amount of fuel being injection accordingly. This inability to learn these values correctly can result in the engine emits an excessive amount of soot to the DPF which can block it. This can result in the engine stalling and not being able to restart.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and reprogramme engine ECU software.
Vehicles affected
2,846 Shogun vehicles
Built
11 Sept 2010 to 5 Dec 2013
2009 1 recall
Brake pedal assist function may not operate correctly
Launched 4 February 2009DVSA recall R/2008/191Manufacturer ref. R3016112
Defect
Due to an incorrect manufacturing process the resin film within the brake assist accumulator may become damaged. If use continues in this condition a crack in the diaphragm may occur resulting in the depletion of the nitrogen gas resulting in (1) delay of the brake assist function under rapid braking. (2) An increase in the required brake pedal effort when the engine is started following a long period with the engine stopped.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the accumulator checked to identify whether or not it is one within the affected batch. Should this be the case the accumulator will be replaced with one of a modified type.
Vehicles affected
10,034 Shogun vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2001 to 31 Dec 2002
2008 1 recall
Drive shaft securing nuts may loosen
Launched 7 January 2008DVSA recall R/2008/004
Defect
The front and rear propeller shafts and the right hand front drive shaft have been fitted with nuts of an incorrect specification. The concern could lead to vibration which if not attended to could lead to the detachment of a shaft and loss of drive.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the nuts and washers fitted to the front and rear propeller shafts and the right hand front drive shaft.
Vehicles affected
26 Shogun vehicles
Built
1 May 2007 to 31 Oct 2007
2007 2 recalls
Drive may be lost
Launched 17 August 2007DVSA recall R/2007/103
Defect
It has been identified that the possibility exists that a bolt welded to the gearshift lever may fracture. Should this occur the adjustment may loosen and the shift cable may move. This can result in a mismatch between the gear shift selector and the actual gear selected. In the worst case the bolt may break which can cause the control cable to become disconnected and drive to be lost.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will have the transmission shift lever replaced with a quality assured item.
Vehicles affected
726 Shogun vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
Steering control may be lost
Launched 11 June 2007DVSA recall R/2007/074
Defect
When used regularly in severe off road conditions the ball joint of the pitman arm may break resulting in loss of steering control.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified pitman arm if this has not already been accomplished following a previous intervention.
Vehicles affected
2,894 Shogun vehicles
Built
1 Jan 1997 to 31 Dec 2001
2003 1 recall
Engine rpm may increase unexpectedly
Launched 12 December 2003DVSA recall R/2003/163
Defect
There is a possibility that due to improper operation when assembling the engine at production a crack occurred on the advance control lever of the cold start device on the injection pump.
Remedy
During specific vehicle usage there is a possibility that the engine rpm could increase if the cold start lever broke.
Vehicles affected
697 Shogun vehicles
Built
9 May 1994 to 27 Mar 1997
2002 2 recalls
Possible loss of steering control
Launched 26 April 2002DVSA recall R/2001/158
Defect
Under severe and extreme conditions where the vehicle is used mainly off-road in a wet muddy environment it is possible that the tapered section of the ball pin on the steering Pitman arm may break. This in the worst case could result in a loss of steering control.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles and replace the Pitman arm with a quality assured component.
Vehicles affected
50,846 Shogun vehicles
Built
1 Jan 1990 to 31 Dec 1999
Possible loss of power assistance to brakes
Launched 29 January 2002DVSA recall R/2001/129
Defect
There is a possibility that the accumulator diaphragm in the Hydraulic Brake Booster (HBB) might be manufactured improperly. This may cause the nitrogen pressure in the accumulator to drop. The following two symptoms may result :- 1) The brake assist might be delayed in sudden hard braking. 2) Relatively large brake pedal loads might be required after long-term parking and first engine start since specific brake pressure takes time to accumulate.
Remedy
The Hydraulic Brake Booster nitrogen accumulator will be replaced with a modified one on all affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
4,319 Shogun vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2000 to 30 Jul 2001
2000 1 recall
Front flexible brake hose
Launched 27 September 2000DVSA recall R/2000/079
Defect
Brake fluid may seep from the front flexible brake hoses impairing the efficiency of one or both braking circuits.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of both front flexible brake hoses.
Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Mitsubishi Shogun. 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.
