2017 Mitsubishi I-Miev recalls and problems

The 2017 Mitsubishi I-Miev has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mitsubishi dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2017 Mitsubishi I-Miev vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Mitsubishi I-Miev recalls

Recall 19V-804: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Nov 8, 2019 · 2,108 vehicles affected · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2012-2017 i-MiEV vehicles. Water may penetrate the brake assist vacuum pump, causing corrosion and a failure of the brake vacuum pump.

Risk: Without the brake vacuum pump, the driver will experience a sudden loss of braking assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-19-002.

Recall 17V-793: Air Bags

Reported Dec 8, 2017 · 144 vehicles affected · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling all 2016-2017 i-MiEV vehicles, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-008.

2017 Mitsubishi I-Miev problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	1

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Recent 2017 Mitsubishi I-Miev complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported Feb 19, 2020

This is part of an existing recall NHTSA #19v-804, manufacturer #sr-19-002 regarding a vacuum brake pump. Recall was issued in november 8, 2019, with notices sent to owners on january 7, 2020. Multiple calls to dealer to schedule the repair rebuffed as dealer claims they cannot get the part from manufacturer to perform replacement. Calls to manufacturer, during advertised business hours, rejected by automatic call system. It has been 14 weeks (Over 3 months) since recall was announced by manufacturer and 6 weeks since the recall notice was sent to owners. Manufacturer is non-responsive and not…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Mitsubishi I-Miev have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Mitsubishi I-Miev: 19V-804 (service brakes, hydraulic), 17V-793 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Mitsubishi I-Miev?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (1 reports).

Are Mitsubishi recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mitsubishi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.