Mitsubishi I-Miev Recall R/2017/144: Vehicle May Roll Backwards, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 Jun 2017
- Launched
- 52
- vehicles in the UK
- R3033310
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled I-Miev vehicles built between 30 September 2009 and 9 February 2010. When trying to drive off uphill from a standstill the vehicle may roll backwards. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and download countermeasure software to the CMU. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
When trying to drive off uphill from a standstill the vehicle may roll backwards. This is because of a software problem in the CMU.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE MAY ROLL BACKWARDS Defect: When trying to drive off uphill from a standstill the vehicle may roll backwards. This is because of a software problem in the CMU. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download countermeasure software to the CMU.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle may roll backwards.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and download countermeasure software to the CMU. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
I-Miev built between 30 September 2009 and 9 February 2010 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 52 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 R3033310 or the DVSA reference R/2017/144. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-MievWater may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump | Urgent | R/2019/380 | |
| I-MievPropellant in the front passenger airbag inflator may be detiorated | Urgent | R/2018/115 | |
| I-Car, I-Miev, L200, Lancer EvolutionIndicators and/or other vehicle lights may switch off or blink without warning | Low | R/2016/155 | |
| I-MievVehicle may cut out | Low | R/2015/156 | |
| 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/2016/251 on 30 Nov 2016, for airbag may release shrapnel if deployed. The one launched after it was R/2017/183 on 3 Jul 2017, for internal combustion engine may not perform as expected. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/144, launched 1 June 2017. 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.