Mitsubishi ASX Recall R/2018/247: Where Tail Pipe Is Welded To The Exhaust Silencer A Crack May Appear, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 12 Oct 2018
- Launched
- 8,787
- vehicles in the UK
- R3036520 R3036540
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled ASX vehicles built between 8 June 2010 and 5 October 2017. Exhaust tailpipe section may crack at silencer weld. The dealer will check and replace silencer if cracked. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Exhaust tailpipe section may crack at silencer weld.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WHERE TAIL PIPE IS WELDED TO THE EXHAUST SILENCER A CRACK MAY APPEAR Defect: Exhaust tailpipe section may crack at silencer weld. Remedy: Check and replace silencer if cracked. Fit support bracket if not cracked.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: where tail pipe is welded to the exhaust silencer a crack may appear.
The Fix
The dealer will check and replace silencer if cracked.
Are You Affected?
ASX built between 8 June 2010 and 5 October 2017 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 8,787 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 R3036520 R3036540 or the DVSA reference R/2018/247. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASX, MirageInappropriate ECU program for the battery deterioration judgment (state of charge) | Low | R/2018/347 | |
| ASX, Eclipse Cross, Outlander, Outlander PHEVThe brake hydraulic unit function may be interrupted | Urgent | R/2018/285 | |
| ASXInappropriate water proof structure of the front deck | Book soon | R/2018/182 | |
| ASX, Outlander, Outlander PHEVParking brake caliper shaft boots incorrectly sealed | Urgent | R/2018/180 | |
| ASX, Outlander, Outlander PHEVDoor latching mechanism may malfunction in hot temperatures | Book soon | R/2018/021 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2018/182 on 8 Aug 2018, for inappropriate water proof structure of the front deck. The one launched after it was R/2018/285 on 3 Nov 2018, for the brake hydraulic unit function may be interrupted. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/247, launched 12 October 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.