Mitsubishi ASX, Eclipse Cross, Outlander And 1 More Recall R/2018/285: The Brake Hydraulic Unit Function May Be Interrupted, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Nov 2018
- Launched
- 17,633
- vehicles in the UK
- R3036810 / R3036820
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled ASX, Eclipse Cross, Outlander and 1 more vehicles built between 3 August 2016 and 6 April 2018. Driver assist programme functions through the hydraulic brake unit may be interrupted. The recall notice describes the fix as: the ECU will be rewritten with modified software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Driver assist programme functions through the hydraulic brake unit may be interrupted.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC UNIT FUNCTION MAY BE INTERRUPTED Defect: Driver assist programme functions through the hydraulic brake unit may be interrupted. Remedy: The ECU will be rewritten with modified software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the brake hydraulic unit function may be interrupted.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the ECU will be rewritten with modified software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
ASX, Eclipse Cross, Outlander and 1 more built between 3 August 2016 and 6 April 2018 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 17,633 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 R3036810 / R3036820 or the DVSA reference R/2018/285. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse CrossThe front wheel moulding could become detached and fall from the vehicle | Book soon | R/2021/334 | |
| Eclipse Cross, Outlander PHEVIf there is an object in front of the vehicle the FCM camera system may incorrectly detect it as a pedestrian depending on road circumstances | Low | R/2021/233 | |
| Outlander, Outlander PHEVThe right side second row seat belt may be assembled incorrectly | Urgent | R/2020/146 | |
| Outlander PHEVThe resistor inside the air flow sensor may corrode | Low | R/2019/142 | |
| ASX, MirageInappropriate ECU program for the battery deterioration judgment (state of charge) | Low | R/2018/347 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2018/247 on 12 Oct 2018, for where tail pipe is welded to the exhaust silencer a crack may appear. The one launched after it was R/2018/286 on 3 Nov 2018, for on certain vehicles equipped with fcm fcm may activate the brake for longer than necessary. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/285, launched 3 November 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.