Mitsubishi I-Miev Recall R/2019/380: Water May Penetrate Into The Brake Vacuum Pump, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Nov 2020
- Launched
- 287
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2019/380
- DVSA reference
Mitsubishi recalled I-Miev vehicles built between 30 September 2009 and 29 August 2011. Water may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump causing corrosion. The dealer will replace the brake vacuum pump with a countermeasure one. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Water may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump causing corrosion.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WATER MAY PENETRATE INTO THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP Defect: Water may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump causing corrosion. Remedy: The brake vacuum pump will be replaced with a countermeasure one
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: water may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the brake vacuum pump with a countermeasure one.
Are You Affected?
I-Miev built between 30 September 2009 and 29 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 DVSA reference R/2019/380. 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-MievPropellant in the front passenger airbag inflator may be detiorated | Urgent | R/2018/115 | |
| 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/2020/146 on 9 Oct 2020, for the right side second row seat belt may be assembled incorrectly. The one launched after it was R/2020/147 on 20 Nov 2020, for the right front lower arm assembly could be broken due to improper welding. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/380, launched 20 November 2020. 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.