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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls

DVSA has published 6 safety recalls that name the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution since 2013, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 21,085 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls, newest first

  1. I-CAR, LANCER EVOLUTION, LANCER JT, LANCER JT EVOLUTION · activation of a non-dessicated ammonium nitrate inflator with degraded propellant may result in an inflator rupture

    25 Jan 2019 · R/2018/355

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

    Fix: Replace the airbag inflator (LANCER) or the airbag module (i) with a new non-AN (ammonium nitrate) based unit.

    13,756 vehicles · built 9 Jan 2004 to 19 Jun 2007

  2. I-CAR, I-MIEV, L200, LANCER EVOLUTION · indicators and/or other vehicle lights may switch off or blink without warning

    28 Jul 2016 · R/2016/155

    Due to poor connectivity the indicators and/or vehicle lights may turn off or blink

    Fix: On affected vehicles apply lubricant to switch connections

    1,801 vehicles · built 6 Dec 2007 to 2 Jul 2008

  3. LANCER EVOLUTION · fuel may leak

    26 Jan 2016 · R/2015/219

    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.

    Fix: 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.

    40 vehicles · built 7 May 2014 to 3 Jul 2014

  4. LANCER, LANCER EVOLUTION, OUTLANDER · loss of power steering assistance

    28 Nov 2014 · R/2014/124

    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.

    Fix: Replace drive belt. Check and if necessary replace idler pulley(s)

    3,885 vehicles · built 6 Dec 2007 to 30 Sep 2008

  5. LANCER EVOLUTION · head light and indicatos may fail

    25 Jul 2014 · R/2014/073

    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.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the switch and if required replace the switch assembly.

    1,074 vehicles · built 3 Mar 2005 to 2 Nov 2006

  6. LANCER EVOLUTION · clutch may fail

    18 Nov 2013 · R/2013/116

    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.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the clutch master cylinder with a modified unit.

    529 vehicles

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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.