Mitsubishi I Recall R/2015/005: Reverse Gear May Not Function, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 11 Feb 2015
- Launched
- 602
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2015/005
- DVSA reference
Mitsubishi recalled I vehicles built between 31 January 2006 and 14 November 2007. A component within the transmission valve block may be defective. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles inspect the gearbox valve block. Depending on inspection outcome replace valve body installation kit or valve body assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A component within the transmission valve block may be defective. If the component fails the gear box may not select gears correctly. In the worst case scenario the driver may not be able to select reverse gear.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REVERSE GEAR MAY NOT FUNCTION Defect: On affected vehicles a component within the transmission valve block may be defective. If the component fails the gear box may not select gears correctly. In the worst case scenario the driver may not be able to select reverse gear. Remedy: On affected vehicles inspect the gearbox valve block. Depending on inspection outcome replace valve body installation kit or valve body assembly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: reverse gear may not function.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles inspect the gearbox valve block. Depending on inspection outcome replace valve body installation kit or valve body assembly.
Are You Affected?
I built between 31 January 2006 and 14 November 2007 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 602 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/2015/005. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IEngine could overheat and stall | Urgent | R/2013/142 | |
| IVehicle may not be in the intended gear | Urgent | R/2008/056 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2015/004 on 11 Feb 2015, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2015/156 on 21 Sep 2015, for vehicle may cut out. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall and all recalls launched in 2015.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/005, launched 11 February 2015. 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.