Mitsubishi Mirage Recall R/2013/131: Braking Performance May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Dec 2013
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- R3023020
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled Mirage vehicles. Air may have become trapped in the ABS hydraulic unit of the braking system caused by improper air bleeding during the factory brake fluid refill. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the hydraulic unit (ABS) and bleed the brakes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Air may have become trapped in the ABS hydraulic unit of the braking system caused by improper air bleeding during the factory brake fluid refill. In the worst case this can cause increased brake pedal stroke and/or decreased braking force.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: There is the possibility that air may have become trapped in the ABS hydraulic unit of the braking system caused by improper air bleeding during the factory brake fluid refill. In the worst case this can cause increased brake pedal stroke and/or decreased braking force. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the hydraulic unit (ABS) and bleed the brakes.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause increased brake pedal stroke and/or decreased braking force.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the hydraulic unit (ABS) and bleed the brakes.
Are You Affected?
Mirage 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 R3023020 or the DVSA reference R/2013/131. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASX, MirageInappropriate ECU program for the battery deterioration judgment (state of charge) | Low | R/2018/347 | |
| MirageBraking may be reduced | Urgent | R/2013/045 | |
| I-MievWater may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump | Urgent | R/2019/380 | |
| Eclipse Cross, Outlander PHEVOn certain vehicles equipped with fcm fcm may activate the brake for longer than necessary | Urgent | R/2018/286 | |
| ASX, Eclipse Cross, Outlander, Outlander PHEVThe brake hydraulic unit function may be interrupted | Urgent | R/2018/285 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2013/138 on 3 Dec 2013, for possible risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2013/142 on 6 Feb 2014, for engine could overheat and stall. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/131, launched 18 December 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.