Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid Recall R/2015/220: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Nov 2015
- Launched
- 1,092
- vehicles in the UK
- R3030010
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled Outlander Hybrid vehicles built between 21 July 2015 and 12 September 2015. A connection of the fuel pipe to the fuel hose has been improperly mounted in production. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles inspect the installation of the fuel hose connector and if found to be improper remove and reconnect correctly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A connection of the fuel pipe to the fuel hose has been improperly mounted in production.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: There is a possibility that a connection of the fuel pipe to the fuel hose has been improperly mounted in production Remedy: On affected vehicles inspect the installation of the fuel hose connector and if found to be improper remove and reconnect correctly
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles inspect the installation of the fuel hose connector and if found to be improper remove and reconnect correctly.
Are You Affected?
Outlander Hybrid built between 21 July 2015 and 12 September 2015 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 1,092 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 R3030010 or the DVSA reference R/2015/220. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancer EvolutionFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2015/219 | |
| L200Fuel may leak | Urgent | R/2013/133 | |
| ColtFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2012/016 | |
| LancerFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2009/094 | |
| OutlanderFuel could leak from the resin fuel return pipe on the inlet manifold | Urgent | R/2008/108 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2015/157 on 28 Sep 2015, for eCU malfunction may cause systems to become inoperable. The one launched after it was R/2015/199 on 19 Nov 2015, for airbag may release shrapnel if deployed. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/220, launched 17 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.