Mitsubishi Outlander Recall R/2017/183: Internal Combustion Engine May Not Perform As Expected, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

3 Jul 2017

Launched

14,242

vehicles in the UK

R3033111

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Mitsubishi recalled Outlander vehicles built between 1 October 2013 and 1 June 2015. The Internal Combustion Engine may not operate correctly. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and apply countermeasure software to the ECU and replace the spark plugs with ones of approved specification. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

The Internal Combustion Engine may not operate correctly. DTC,s will be generated the engine-warning lamp will illuminate and the combination meter will display a message. In the worst case the internal combustion engine will fail to start and charge the main traction battery. If the warnings are ignored the main traction battery will become depleted and the vehicle will lose all drive.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED Defect: The Internal Combustion Engine may not operate correctly. DTC�s will be generated the engine-warning lamp will illuminate and the combination meter will display a message. In the worst case the internal combustion engine will fail to start and charge the main traction battery. If the warnings are ignored the main traction battery will become depleted and the vehicle will lose all drive. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and apply countermeasure software to the ECU and replace the spark plugs with ones of approved specification.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: internal combustion engine may not perform as expected.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and apply countermeasure software to the ECU and replace the spark plugs with ones of approved specification. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.

Are You Affected?

Outlander built between 1 October 2013 and 1 June 2015 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 14,242 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mitsubishi.
2. Book with any franchised Mitsubishi dealer, quoting the campaign code R3033111 or the DVSA reference R/2017/183. See how to get a Mitsubishi recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2017/144 on 1 Jun 2017, for vehicle may roll backwards. The one launched after it was R/2017/275 on 30 Oct 2017, for propellant in the driver and passenger side airbag inflators may have deteriorated. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2017/183, launched 3 July 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.