Mitsubishi Outlander Recall R/2013/074: Adaptive Cruise Control May Fail To Operate And/or Cause Brakes To Apply, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Jul 2013
- Launched
- 385
- vehicles in the UK
- R3021615
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled Outlander vehicles. One or both of the following may occur: 1) While driving through a tunnel with the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) operating the ACC control unit may judge that the tunnel wall is a vehicle in front. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to rewrite the ACC/FCM Electronic Control Unit software with modified software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
One or both of the following may occur: 1) While driving through a tunnel with the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) operating the ACC control unit may judge that the tunnel wall is a vehicle in front. This can result in the ACC system automatically applying the brakes to reduce vehicle speed. 2) Due to a calculation error in the ACC/Front Collision Mitigation (FCM) control unit ACC failure and Active Stability Control (ASC) failure may be displayed in the combination meter along with an audible warning alarm. The ACC and FCM systems will not operate when these warnings are displayed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL MAY FAIL TO OPERATE AND/OR CAUSE BRAKES TO APPLY Defect: One or both of the following may occur: 1) While driving through a tunnel with the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) operating the ACC control unit may judge that the tunnel wall is a vehicle in front. This can result in the ACC system automatically applying the brakes to reduce vehicle speed. 2) Due to a calculation error in the ACC/Front Collision Mitigation (FCM) control unit ACC failure and Active Stability Control (ASC) failure may be displayed in the combination meter along with an audible warning alarm. The ACC and FCM systems will not operate when these warnings are displayed. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to rewrite the ACC/FCM Electronic Control Unit software with modified software.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the ACC system automatically applying the brakes to reduce vehicle speed.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to rewrite the ACC/FCM Electronic Control Unit software with modified software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Outlander may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 385 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 R3021615 or the DVSA reference R/2013/074. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander, Outlander PHEVThe right side second row seat belt may be assembled incorrectly | Urgent | R/2020/146 | |
| OutlanderSunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly | Low | R/2018/336 | |
| OutlanderThe flange of the drive belt automatic tensioner may crack | Urgent | R/2018/335 | |
| ASX, Eclipse Cross, Outlander, Outlander PHEVThe brake hydraulic unit function may be interrupted | Urgent | R/2018/285 | |
| ASX, Outlander, Outlander PHEVParking brake caliper shaft boots incorrectly sealed | Urgent | R/2018/180 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2013/054 on 28 Jun 2013, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2013/116 on 18 Nov 2013, for clutch may fail. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/074, launched 1 July 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.