Mitsubishi I-Miev Recall R/2018/115: Propellant In The Front Passenger Airbag Inflator May Be Detiorated, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 May 2018
- Launched
- 287
- vehicles in the UK
- R3033422
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled I-Miev vehicles built between 3 September 2009 and 3 August 2011. The propellant in the passengers front airbag inflator may deteriorate due to high temperature and humid conditions over a longer period in use. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the passenger airbag inflator. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The propellant in the passengers front airbag inflator may deteriorate due to high temperature and humid conditions over a longer period in use. As a result the inflator body may rupture during airbag deployment and may injure occupants.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PROPELLANT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY BE DETIORATED Defect: The propellant in the passengers front airbag inflator may deteriorate due to high temperature and humid conditions over a longer period in use. As a result the inflator body may rupture during airbag deployment and may injure occupants. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the passenger airbag inflator.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: propellant in the front passenger airbag inflator may be detiorated.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the passenger airbag inflator.
Are You Affected?
I-Miev built between 3 September 2009 and 3 August 2011 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 287 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 R3033422 or the DVSA reference R/2018/115. 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-MievVehicle may roll backwards | Low | R/2017/144 | |
| 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/2018/021 on 19 Feb 2018, for door latching mechanism may malfunction in hot temperatures. The one launched after it was R/2018/116 on 26 May 2018, for door latching mechanism may malfunction in hot temperatures. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/115, launched 26 May 2018. 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.