Mitsubishi i-MiEV Recalls

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV has been recalled 7 times across the 2012–2014, 2016–2017 model years. The most recent recall, from November 8, 2019, covers the vacuum. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Mitsubishi dealer.

7recalls
0do not drive / park outside
5model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Air bags
    457%
  • Brakes
    343%

2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV recalls (2)

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum

NHTSA recall 19V-804 · Nov 8, 2019 · 2,108 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 17V-793 · Dec 8, 2017 · 144 vehicles

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.

2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV recalls (2)

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum

NHTSA recall 19V-804 · Nov 8, 2019 · 2,108 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 17V-793 · Dec 8, 2017 · 144 vehicles

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.

2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV recalls (3)

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum

NHTSA recall 19V-804 · Nov 8, 2019 · 2,108 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 17V-022 · Jan 10, 2017 · 1,964 vehicles

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2012 and 2014 i-MiEV vehicles. These vehicles are 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 front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum

NHTSA recall 14V-522 · Sep 2, 2014 · 1,810 vehicles

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 i-MiEV electric vehicles manufactured September 15, 2009, to March 25, 2014. Due to either software programming or corrosion caused by road salt, the brake vacuum pump may stop functioning.

Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and depending on the affected vehicle, dealers will either reprogram the brake vacuum pump controller, replace the brake vacuum pump or do both, free of charge.

2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV recalls (2)

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum

NHTSA recall 19V-804 · Nov 8, 2019 · 2,108 vehicles

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.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum

NHTSA recall 14V-522 · Sep 2, 2014 · 1,810 vehicles

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 i-MiEV electric vehicles manufactured September 15, 2009, to March 25, 2014. Due to either software programming or corrosion caused by road salt, the brake vacuum pump may stop functioning.

Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and depending on the affected vehicle, dealers will either reprogram the brake vacuum pump controller, replace the brake vacuum pump or do both, free of charge.

2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV recalls (6)

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum

NHTSA recall 19V-804 · Nov 8, 2019 · 2,108 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 17V-022 · Jan 10, 2017 · 1,964 vehicles

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2012 and 2014 i-MiEV vehicles. These vehicles are 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 front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.

Air bags

NHTSA recall 15V-594 · Sep 23, 2015 · 13,558 vehicles

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to November 20, 2013, and 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles manufactured October 28, 2011, to September 7, 2012.

Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected impact sensors, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum

NHTSA recall 14V-522 · Sep 2, 2014 · 1,810 vehicles

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 i-MiEV electric vehicles manufactured September 15, 2009, to March 25, 2014. Due to either software programming or corrosion caused by road salt, the brake vacuum pump may stop functioning.

Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and depending on the affected vehicle, dealers will either reprogram the brake vacuum pump controller, replace the brake vacuum pump or do both, free of charge.

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Service brakes

NHTSA recall 13V-031 · Jan 25, 2013 · 1,402 vehicles

Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling certain model year 2012 i-MiEV electric vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011, through September 7, 2012. The brake system vacuum pump may fail, causing the vacuum pump to be inoperable.

Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected vacuum pumps free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

NHTSA recall 12V-372 · Aug 1, 2012 · 261 vehicles

Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2012 i-MiEV vehicles manufactured between November 4, 2011, and December 22, 2011. Incompatibility between the air bag sensors and the self-diagnostic software may deactivate the frontal and side airbag system.

Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incompatible air bag sensors with new, compatible units, free of charge. The safety recall began on during August 2012.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi i-MiEV have?

NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV across 5 model years.

How do I know if my Mitsubishi i-MiEV has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

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.