Mitsubishi

Asx

19 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

If your Asx is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Mitsubishi dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.

Notices on record

Mitsubishi Asx · DVSA register

All recall notices.

INAPPROPRIATE ECU PROGRAM FOR THE BATTERY DETERIORATION JUDGMENT (STATE OF CHARGE)

R/2018/347 · 8 Jan 2019

8 Jan 2019

Defect

Inappropriate ECU program for battery deterioration judgement.

Remedy

Reprogram the software with the countermeasure software.

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Built 8 Jun 2010 – 29 Sep 2011

~11,430 vehicles affected
THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC UNIT FUNCTION MAY BE INTERRUPTED

R/2018/285 · 3 Nov 2018

3 Nov 2018

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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Built 12 Sep 2017 – 5 Mar 2018

~17,633 vehicles affected
WHERE TAIL PIPE IS WELDED TO THE EXHAUST SILENCER A CRACK MAY APPEAR

R/2018/247 · 12 Oct 2018

12 Oct 2018

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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Built 8 Jun 2010 – 5 Oct 2017

~8,787 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE CALIPER SHAFT BOOTS INCORRECTLY SEALED

R/2018/180 · 8 Aug 2018

8 Aug 2018

Defect

Due to improper sealing of parking brake caliper shaft boots water might penetrate inside and rust the shaft. As the result of continuous use the rust will erode into the internal caliper and the shaft becomes stuck causing decreased parking brake force. Due to improper manufacturing process automatic adjuster for brake pad clearance of rear brake caliper might not work properly. As the result as brake pad wear the clearance is not correctly adjusted and brake force becomes insufficient to hold a vehicle. In the worst case scenario parking brake will not work even though a lever is fully operated and parked vehicle may move.

Remedy

Anti-rust coating (Fluorine) has been applied to parking brake shaft from 27/01/2016 supplied parts & the Inspection process for the caliper has been changed from 14/12/2014 supplied parts.

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Built 3 Apr 2015 – 27 Jan 2016

~51,154 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE CALIPER SHAFT BOOTS INCORRECTLY SEALED

R/2018/180 · 8 Aug 2018

8 Aug 2018

Defect

Due to improper sealing of parking brake caliper shaft boots water might penetrate inside and rust the shaft. As the result of continuous use the rust will erode into the internal caliper and the shaft becomes stuck causing decreased parking brake force. Due to improper manufacturing process automatic adjuster for brake pad clearance of rear brake caliper might not work properly. As the result as brake pad wear the clearance is not correctly adjusted and brake force becomes insufficient to hold a vehicle. In the worst case scenario parking brake will not work even though a lever is fully operated and parked vehicle may move.

Remedy

Anti-rust coating (Fluorine) has been applied to parking brake shaft from 27/01/2016 supplied parts & the Inspection process for the caliper has been changed from 14/12/2014 supplied parts.

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Built 28 Jan 2016 – 19 Apr 2016

~51,154 vehicles affected
INAPPROPRIATE WATER PROOF STRUCTURE OF THE FRONT DECK

R/2018/182 · 8 Aug 2018

8 Aug 2018

Defect

Due to inappropriate water proof structure of the front deck water can drop on the wiper link. The wiper link ball joint may corrode and cause excessive wear of the resin part of the ball joint. In the worst case the wiper link may detach itself and the windshield wipers may be inoperative.

Remedy

The water proof pad has been added to the end of wiper link rubber boot since April 1st 2016

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Built 12 Jul 2012 – 31 Mar 2015

~22,503 vehicles affected
INAPPROPRIATE WATER PROOF STRUCTURE OF THE FRONT DECK

R/2018/182 · 8 Aug 2018

8 Aug 2018

Defect

Due to inappropriate water proof structure of the front deck water can drop on the wiper link. The wiper link ball joint may corrode and cause excessive wear of the resin part of the ball joint. In the worst case the wiper link may detach itself and the windshield wipers may be inoperative.

Remedy

The water proof pad has been added to the end of wiper link rubber boot since April 1st 2016

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Built 3 Apr 2015 – 27 Jan 2016

~22,503 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE CALIPER SHAFT BOOTS INCORRECTLY SEALED

R/2018/180 · 8 Aug 2018

8 Aug 2018

Defect

Due to improper sealing of parking brake caliper shaft boots water might penetrate inside and rust the shaft. As the result of continuous use the rust will erode into the internal caliper and the shaft becomes stuck causing decreased parking brake force. Due to improper manufacturing process automatic adjuster for brake pad clearance of rear brake caliper might not work properly. As the result as brake pad wear the clearance is not correctly adjusted and brake force becomes insufficient to hold a vehicle. In the worst case scenario parking brake will not work even though a lever is fully operated and parked vehicle may move.

Remedy

Anti-rust coating (Fluorine) has been applied to parking brake shaft from 27/01/2016 supplied parts & the Inspection process for the caliper has been changed from 14/12/2014 supplied parts.

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Built 19 Jul 2012 – 28 Dec 2016

~51,154 vehicles affected
INAPPROPRIATE WATER PROOF STRUCTURE OF THE FRONT DECK

R/2018/182 · 8 Aug 2018

8 Aug 2018

Defect

Due to inappropriate water proof structure of the front deck water can drop on the wiper link. The wiper link ball joint may corrode and cause excessive wear of the resin part of the ball joint. In the worst case the wiper link may detach itself and the windshield wipers may be inoperative.

Remedy

The water proof pad has been added to the end of wiper link rubber boot since April 1st 2016

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Built 21 May 2013 – 29 Jan 2016

~22,503 vehicles affected
INAPPROPRIATE WATER PROOF STRUCTURE OF THE FRONT DECK

R/2018/182 · 8 Aug 2018

8 Aug 2018

Defect

Due to inappropriate water proof structure of the front deck water can drop on the wiper link. The wiper link ball joint may corrode and cause excessive wear of the resin part of the ball joint. In the worst case the wiper link may detach itself and the windshield wipers may be inoperative.

Remedy

The water proof pad has been added to the end of wiper link rubber boot since April 1st 2016

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Built 19 Jul 2012 – 28 Dec 2016

~22,503 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE CALIPER SHAFT BOOTS INCORRECTLY SEALED

R/2018/180 · 8 Aug 2018

8 Aug 2018

Defect

Due to improper sealing of parking brake caliper shaft boots water might penetrate inside and rust the shaft. As the result of continuous use the rust will erode into the internal caliper and the shaft becomes stuck causing decreased parking brake force. Due to improper manufacturing process automatic adjuster for brake pad clearance of rear brake caliper might not work properly. As the result as brake pad wear the clearance is not correctly adjusted and brake force becomes insufficient to hold a vehicle. In the worst case scenario parking brake will not work even though a lever is fully operated and parked vehicle may move.

Remedy

Anti-rust coating (Fluorine) has been applied to parking brake shaft from 27/01/2016 supplied parts & the Inspection process for the caliper has been changed from 14/12/2014 supplied parts.

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Built 12 Jul 2012 – 31 Mar 2015

~51,154 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE CALIPER SHAFT BOOTS INCORRECTLY SEALED

R/2018/180 · 8 Aug 2018

8 Aug 2018

Defect

Due to improper sealing of parking brake caliper shaft boots water might penetrate inside and rust the shaft. As the result of continuous use the rust will erode into the internal caliper and the shaft becomes stuck causing decreased parking brake force. Due to improper manufacturing process automatic adjuster for brake pad clearance of rear brake caliper might not work properly. As the result as brake pad wear the clearance is not correctly adjusted and brake force becomes insufficient to hold a vehicle. In the worst case scenario parking brake will not work even though a lever is fully operated and parked vehicle may move.

Remedy

Anti-rust coating (Fluorine) has been applied to parking brake shaft from 27/01/2016 supplied parts & the Inspection process for the caliper has been changed from 14/12/2014 supplied parts.

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Built 21 May 2013 – 29 Jan 2016

~51,154 vehicles affected
DOOR LATCHING MECHANISM MAY MALFUNCTION IN HOT TEMPERATURES

R/2018/021 · 19 Feb 2018

19 Feb 2018

Defect

The locking mechanism in the door latch assembly may not operate properly in high temperatures. As a result the door may latch correctly and may unintentionally open whilst driving.

Remedy

A modified assembly is available and depending on vehicle identification number the remedy is to replace either both O/S door latches or on all four doors.

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Built 23 Apr 2015 – 14 Mar 2016

~18,418 vehicles affected
ECU RELAY MAY OVERHEAT AND CAUSE ECU TO MALFUNCTION

R/2018/019 · 19 Feb 2018

19 Feb 2018

Defect

The engine Electronic Control Unit Relay may overheat and fail. This could interrupt power supply to the engine and will cause the engine malfunction warning lamp to illuminate. The engine may stall and may not restart.

Remedy

On affected vehicles the engine ECU power relay will be replaced with a new relay.

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Built 5 Dec 2014 – 19 Apr 2016

~28,059 vehicles affected
WATER INGRESS MAY DAMAGE THE WIPER MOTOR

R/2017/317 · 3 Jan 2018

3 Jan 2018

Defect

Due to inappropriate water proof structure of the front deck water can ingress into the wiper motor. Water accumulated around the air breather hole might enter into the wiper motor when the motor is cooling down after operation. As a result the internal part of the front wiper motor may rust and seize In the worst case the wiper motor may not operate.

Remedy

The waterproof fabric has been introduced to the air breather cap since 10/01/2014 for RHD wiper motors. Check which type of breather cap is fitted and replace with new motor if the latest waterproof type is not fitted.

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Built 6 Apr 2010 – 9 Jan 2014

~12,443 vehicles affected
TAILGATE GAS SPRING END CAP MAY CORRODE AND COME OFF

R/2017/318 · 3 Jan 2018

3 Jan 2018

Defect

Anti-corrosion treatment of the gas spring end cap in production was insufficient. The tailgate gas spring end cap corrodes to such an extent that the gas pressure inside can force the end cap to come off. In the worst case the end cap can hit the customer and/or the tailgate can fall down suddenly and result in possible injury.

Remedy

The anti-corrosion coating has been improved in vehicle production. On affected vehicles the rear tailgate gas springs will be replaced with improved gas springs.

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Built 6 Apr 2010 – 10 Sep 2014

~15,668 vehicles affected
BRAKE PEDAL FAILS TO RELEASE

R/2014/129 · 28 Nov 2014

28 Nov 2014

Defect

Due to incorrect installation of the switch sleeve in the brake booster the switch sleeve may be cracked. As a result the tip of the switch sleeve could break off causing the brake pedal not to release with the effect of the vehicle being unable to restart/move/pull away.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the production date of the brake booster. Replace the brake booster if it is of the affected production dates.

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Built 6 Apr 2010 – 19 Apr 2010

~4,333 vehicles affected
ENGINE MAY STALL

R/2014/013 · 18 Feb 2014

18 Feb 2014

Defect

Soot may build on the piston ring causing the ring to seize in the groove allowing combustion gases to by-pass the piston. If not rectified this if ignored could cause the piston to overheat and melt.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogram the engine ECU with new version software to change the pilot injection timing.

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Built 19 Apr 2010 – 27 Jun 2012

~5,359 vehicles affected
POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE MAY BE INOPERATIVE

R/2011/162 · 16 Jan 2012

16 Jan 2012

Defect

On a number of right hand drive vehicles it has been established that the electrical wiring harness to the power assisted steering control unit for the Electric Power Steering (EPS) has not been secured correctly. Vehicle vibration could cause a break in the connection between the harness and the control unit. Should this occur the EPS warning light will illuminate on the dash and the driver will experience heavier steering control although control of the vehicle is not lost.

Remedy

All affected vehicles will be recalled for the fitment of a modified bracket and securing clip.

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Affected build dates not specified

~6,154 vehicles affected

Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Mitsubishi dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.

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