Mitsubishi I-Miev Recall R/2013/029: Braking May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Mar 2013
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- R3020720
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled I-Miev vehicles. The electric Brake Vacuum Pump on i- MiEV might become inoperable due to a manufacturing error. The dealer will replace vacum pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The electric Brake Vacuum Pump on i- MiEV might become inoperable due to a manufacturing error. If this happens the vacuum to assist the brake booster is not available. This will lead to an increased brake pedal force being required to stop the vehicle. Consequently this could lead to an increased stopping distance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: The electric Brake Vacuum Pump on i- MiEV might become inoperable due to a manufacturing error. If this happens the vacuum to assist the brake booster is not available. This will lead to an increased brake pedal force being required to stop the vehicle. Consequently this could lead to an increased stopping distance. Remedy: Replace vacum pump
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to an increased brake pedal force being required to stop the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will replace vacum pump.
Are You Affected?
I-Miev may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 1 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mitsubishi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mitsubishi.
- Book with any franchised Mitsubishi dealer, quoting the campaign code R3020720 or the DVSA reference R/2013/029. See how to get a Mitsubishi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-MievWater may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump | Urgent | R/2019/380 | |
| I-MievPropellant in the front passenger airbag inflator may be detiorated | Urgent | R/2018/115 | |
| I-MievVehicle may roll backwards | Low | R/2017/144 | |
| I-Car, I-Miev, L200, Lancer EvolutionIndicators and/or other vehicle lights may switch off or blink without warning | Low | R/2016/155 | |
| I-MievVehicle may cut out | Low | R/2015/156 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2012/108 on 29 Nov 2012, for drive may be lost. The one launched after it was R/2013/045 on 10 Apr 2013, for braking may be reduced. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/029, launched 11 March 2013. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.