Mitsubishi Colt, L400 / Space Gear, Lancer And 4 More Recall R/2021/240: The Air Bag Inflator Might Have A Different Air Bag Deployment Performance Than Designed…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Jul 2021
- Launched
- 19,699
- vehicles in the UK
- R30399
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled Colt, L400 / Space Gear, Lancer and 4 more vehicles built between 1 January 1996 and 31 December 2000. The airbag inflator might have a different airbag deployment performance than designed providing less protection. The dealer will replace the driver side frontal airbag with an alternate inflator. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The airbag inflator might have a different airbag deployment performance than designed providing less protection.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE AIR BAG INFLATOR MIGHT HAVE A DIFFERENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE THAN DESIGNED PROVIDING LESS PROTECTION Defect: The airbag inflator might have a different airbag deployment performance than designed providing less protection. Remedy: The driver side frontal airbag will be replaced with an alternate inflator.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the air bag inflator might have a different air bag deployment performance than designed providing less protection.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the driver side frontal airbag with an alternate inflator.
Are You Affected?
Colt, L400 / Space Gear, Lancer and 4 more built between 1 January 1996 and 31 December 2000 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 19,699 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 R30399 or the DVSA reference R/2021/240. 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-Car, LancerAirbag may release shrapnel if deployed | Urgent | R/2015/199 | |
| Lancer, OutlanderECU malfunction may cause systems to become inoperable | Book soon | R/2015/157 | |
| ColtEPS system may malfunction | Urgent | R/2015/158 | |
| Lancer, Lancer Evolution, OutlanderLoss of power steering assistance | Urgent | R/2014/124 | |
| ColtFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2012/016 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2021/233 on 25 Jul 2021, for if there is an object in front of the vehicle the FCM camera system may incorrectly detect…. The one launched after it was R/2021/334 on 15 Nov 2021, for the front wheel moulding could become detached and fall from the vehicle. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/240, launched 25 July 2021. 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.