Mitsubishi ASX Recall R/2014/013: Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Feb 2014
- Launched
- 5,359
- vehicles in the UK
- R3023210
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled ASX vehicles built between 19 April 2010 and 27 June 2012. Soot may build on the piston ring causing the ring to seize in the groove allowing combustion gases to by-pass the piston. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to reprogram the engine ECU with new version software to change the pilot injection timing. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Soot may build on the piston ring causing the ring to seize in the groove allowing combustion gases to by-pass the piston. If not rectified this if ignored could cause the piston to overheat and melt.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL Defect: Soot may build on the piston ring causing the ring to seize in the groove allowing combustion gases to by-pass the piston. If not rectified this if ignored could cause the piston to overheat and melt. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogram the engine ECU with new version software to change the pilot injection timing.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the ring to seize in the groove allowing combustion gases to by-pass the piston.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to reprogram the engine ECU with new version software to change the pilot injection timing. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
ASX built between 19 April 2010 and 27 June 2012 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 5,359 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.
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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 R3023210 or the DVSA reference R/2014/013. 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?.
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This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2013/142 on 6 Feb 2014, for engine could overheat and stall. The one launched after it was R/2014/044 on 21 May 2014, for reduction in power steering assistance. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/013, launched 18 February 2014. 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.