Mitsubishi L200 Recall R/2013/054: Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Jun 2013
- Launched
- 8,263
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2013/054
- DVSA reference
Mitsubishi recalled L200 vehicles. As a result of incorrect mapping of the ECU and/or inappropriate design of the air flow sensor connector low engine performance poor idling or in the worst case engine stalling might be experienced. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to re programme the ECU and where necessary replace the air flow sensor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
As a result of incorrect mapping of the ECU and/or inappropriate design of the air flow sensor connector low engine performance poor idling or in the worst case engine stalling might be experienced.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL Defect: As a result of incorrect mapping of the ECU and/or inappropriate design of the air flow sensor connector low engine performance poor idling or in the worst case engine stalling might be experienced. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re programme the ECU and where necessary replace the air flow sensor.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may stall.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to re programme the ECU and where necessary replace the air flow sensor.
Are You Affected?
L200 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 8,263 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 DVSA reference R/2013/054. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| L200Side step shade rivets may corrode and fracture | Low | R/2019/193 | |
| L200Airbag may release shrapnel if deployed | Urgent | R/2016/251 | |
| I-Car, I-Miev, L200, Lancer EvolutionIndicators and/or other vehicle lights may switch off or blink without warning | Low | R/2016/155 | |
| L200Possible risk of fire | Urgent | R/2013/138 | |
| L200Vehicle may become unstable | Book soon | R/2013/134 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2013/045 on 10 Apr 2013, for braking may be reduced. The one launched after it was R/2013/074 on 1 Jul 2013, for adaptive cruise control may fail to operate and/or cause brakes to apply. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/054, launched 28 June 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.