Mitsubishi I-Miev Recall R/2015/156: Vehicle May Cut Out, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 21 Sep 2015
- Launched
- 33
- vehicles in the UK
- R3028610
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled I-Miev vehicles built between 9 August 2011 and 29 August 2011. Due to none conformity during manufacture the resistance of the insulated base inside the motor control unit (MCU) which controls the electric motor may decrease. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the engine MCU. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to none conformity during manufacture the resistance of the insulated base inside the motor control unit (MCU) which controls the electric motor may decrease. As a result the voltage in the circuit may become unstable causing the warning light to illuminate and the driving motor power to be restricted to the fail safe control. In the worst case scenario the vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the battery may not be able to be charged.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE MAY CUT OUT Defect: Due to none conformity during manufacture the resistance of the insulated base inside the motor control unit (MCU) which controls the electric motor may decrease. As a result the voltage in the circuit may become unstable causing the warning light to illuminate and the driving motor power to be restricted to the fail safe control. In the worst case scenario the vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the battery may not be able to be charged. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the engine MCU.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the warning light to illuminate and the driving motor power to be restricted to the fail safe control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the engine MCU.
Are You Affected?
I-Miev built between 9 August 2011 and 29 August 2011 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 33 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 R3028610 or the DVSA reference R/2015/156. 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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| I-Car, I-Miev, L200, Lancer EvolutionIndicators and/or other vehicle lights may switch off or blink without warning | Low | R/2016/155 | |
| I-MievBraking performance may be affected | Urgent | R/2014/108 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2015/005 on 11 Feb 2015, for reverse gear may not function. The one launched after it was R/2015/158 on 21 Sep 2015, for ePS system may malfunction. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall and all recalls launched in 2015.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/156, launched 21 September 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.