Mitsubishi Lancer recalls

12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

20V279000 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Structure recallThe front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt…Body & latchesFree replacement141KunitsMay 202018V220000 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Air Bags recallAlso recalled are 2004-2006 Lancer vehicles located in Guam or Saipan that previously received or never received a new inflator…Air bagsFree replacement17KunitsApr 201818V069000 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallThe drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.Engine & powertrainFree replacement141KunitsJan 201818V071000 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Visibility recallThe sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement57KunitsJan 201817V609000 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Electrical System recallThese vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.ElectricalFree replacement133KunitsSep 201717V569000 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time…Air bagsFree replacement66KunitsSep 201716V563000 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Power Train recallThe affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a…Engine & powertrainFree software update82KunitsJul 201616V458000 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Suspension recallIn the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water…Steering & suspensionFree replacement195KunitsJun 201616V334000 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Air Bags recallIn the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring…Air bagsFree replacement39KunitsMay 201615V232000 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe affected vehicles have an electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers.ElectricalFree replacement53KunitsApr 201515V233000 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Visibility recallIn the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement77KunitsApr 201514V562000 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallThe affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the…Engine & powertrainFree replacement166KunitsSep 2014