Mitsubishi Outlander Recall R/2018/335: The Flange Of The Drive Belt Automatic Tensioner May Crack, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Jan 2019
- Launched
- 398
- vehicles in the UK
- R3035520 R3035521
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled Outlander vehicles built between 31 March 2008 and 24 October 2009. Power steering drive belt automatic tensioner may crack and fail. The dealer will replace the automatic tensioner and bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Power steering drive belt automatic tensioner may crack and fail.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE FLANGE OF THE DRIVE BELT AUTOMATIC TENSIONER MAY CRACK Defect: Power steering drive belt automatic tensioner may crack and fail. Remedy: Replace the automatic tensioner and bolts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the flange of the drive belt automatic tensioner may crack.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the automatic tensioner and bolts.
Are You Affected?
Outlander built between 31 March 2008 and 24 October 2009 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 398 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 R3035520 R3035521 or the DVSA reference R/2018/335. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander, Outlander PHEVThe right side second row seat belt may be assembled incorrectly | Urgent | R/2020/146 | |
| OutlanderSunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly | Low | R/2018/336 | |
| ASX, Eclipse Cross, Outlander, Outlander PHEVThe brake hydraulic unit function may be interrupted | Urgent | R/2018/285 | |
| ASX, Outlander, Outlander PHEVParking brake caliper shaft boots incorrectly sealed | Urgent | R/2018/180 | |
| OutlanderWater ingress may cause windscreen wipers to fail | Book soon | R/2018/117 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before 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. The one launched after it was R/2018/336 on 2 Jan 2019, for sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/335, launched 2 January 2019. 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.