Mitsubishi I-Car, Lancer Recall R/2015/199: Airbag May Release Shrapnel If Deployed, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Nov 2015
- Launched
- 12,830
- vehicles in the UK
- TBA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled I-Car, Lancer vehicles built between 11 June 2003 and 25 December 2008. Certain passenger side airbags the inflator might release shrapnel from the inflator container during deployment which could injure the passenger. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace air bag modules. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Certain passenger side airbags the inflator might release shrapnel from the inflator container during deployment which could injure the passenger.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY RELEASE SHRAPNEL IF DEPLOYED Defect: Certain passenger side airbags the inflator might release shrapnel from the inflator container during deployment which could injure the passenger. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace air bag modules
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag may release shrapnel if deployed.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace air bag modules.
Are You Affected?
I-Car, Lancer built between 11 June 2003 and 25 December 2008 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 12,830 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 TBA or the DVSA reference R/2015/199. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colt, L400 / Space Gear, Lancer, Lancer Station Wagon and 3 moreThe air bag inflator might have a different air bag deployment performance than designed providing less protection | Urgent | R/2021/240 | |
| I-Car, Lancer Evolution, Lancer JT, Lancer JT EvolutionActivation of a non-dessicated ammonium nitrate inflator with degraded propellant may result in an inflator rupture | Urgent | R/2018/355 | |
| I-Car, I-Miev, L200, Lancer EvolutionIndicators and/or other vehicle lights may switch off or blink without warning | Low | R/2016/155 | |
| Lancer, OutlanderECU malfunction may cause systems to become inoperable | Book soon | R/2015/157 | |
| Lancer, Lancer Evolution, OutlanderLoss of power steering assistance | Urgent | R/2014/124 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2015/220 on 17 Nov 2015, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2015/219 on 26 Jan 2016, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/199, launched 19 November 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.