Mitsubishi i-MiEV complaints by model year
Best i-MiEV years: 2013, 2014, 2016. Years to avoid: 2012. Compare all years →
2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV recalls (2)
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2012-2017 i-MiEV vehicles. Water may penetrate the brake assist vacuum pump, causing corrosion and a failure of the brake vacuum pump.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling all 2016-2017 i-MiEV vehicles, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV:
Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
On May 10, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ19-002 to investigate three complaints alleging brake vacuum pump failures after the remedies for Recalls 13V-031 and 14V-522 had been completed in model year (MY) 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles.
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Single-speed | RWD | 126 / 99 / 112 MPGe | 62 mi |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV, the most recent from November 8, 2019 (vacuum). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2013, 2014 and 2016. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2012. See the full Mitsubishi i-MiEV years comparison.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.