Mitsubishi Mirage Recalls (2014-2018)
The Mitsubishi Mirage has been the subject of 4 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2014 to 2018 model years. They cluster mostly around the air bags, exterior lighting, and electrical system.
The Mitsubishi Mirage scores 83 out of 100 (grade A), one of the cleaner recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 75% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 4 campaigns span 5 model years of the Mitsubishi Mirage. The single largest affected 83,555 vehicles, over air bags. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Mirage problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Mitsubishi Mirage may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Mitsubishi Mirage recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Mitsubishi Mirage recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2018 Mitsubishi Mirage Recalls
1 recall affects the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage, involving the air bags.
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage, involving the air bags and exterior lighting.
2016 Mitsubishi Mirage Recalls
1 recall affects the 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage, involving the air bags.
2015 Mitsubishi Mirage Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage, involving the air bags and electrical system.
Every Mitsubishi Mirage recall in detail
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2014-2018 Mitsubishi Mirage
- Vehicles in this recall
- 83,555
- Reported
- Oct 30, 2017
- Owners notified
- Nov 10, 2017
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mirage vehicles. The internal acceleration sensor in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) can misinterpret vibrations such as those from poor road conditions or a flat tire to be a sensor error thereby disabling the air bags from deploying in a crash.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as designed in a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SRS-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-006.
NHTSA campaign number 17V686000.
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage
- Vehicles in this recall
- 587
- Reported
- Sep 19, 2016
- Owners notified
- Oct 3, 2016
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mirage vehicles manufactured October 28, 2015, to August 4, 2016 and equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps. The affected vehicles may have been assembled without the headlight horizontal adjustment lockout clips properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Without the horizontal adjustment locking clip being secured, the headlight can be adjusted to either reduce the driver's visibility or blind oncoming vehicles. Both conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will secure the horizontal locking clips as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-008.
NHTSA campaign number 16V675000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Mirage
- Vehicles in this recall
- 55,899
- Reported
- Dec 4, 2015
- Owners notified
- Feb 2, 2016
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to September 2, 2015. If the driver enters an affected vehicle with their feet covered water and salt, it may soak through the carpet and cause corrosion to a wiring connector located in a junction box behind a kick panel to the left of the driver's footrest.
Risk: In the event of a crash, corrosion of the connector could delay deployment of the frontal air bags, increasing the risk of injury to the driver and the front seat passenger.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected connectors, replacing any found to be corroded. A waterproof sheet will be installed over the connectors to prevent future corrosion. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-001.
NHTSA campaign number 15V815000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage
- Vehicles in this recall
- 13,558
- Reported
- Sep 23, 2015
- Owners notified
- Nov 5, 2015
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to November 20, 2013, and 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles manufactured October 28, 2011, to September 7, 2012. Due to an increased resistance in the impact sensor for the air bag system, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal, side and/or curtain air bags when the SRS warning is illuminated, the frontal air bag may have a delayed deployment and/or the side and curtian air bag may not deploy at all.
Risk: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not deploy or deploys late, increases the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected impact sensors, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-011.
NHTSA campaign number 15V594000.
Common questions about Mitsubishi Mirage recalls
- Does the Mitsubishi Mirage have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on record for the Mitsubishi Mirage across the 2014 to 2018 model years. The most common areas are the air bags, exterior lighting, and electrical system.
- How many times has the Mitsubishi Mirage been recalled?
- The Mitsubishi Mirage has 4 recall campaigns from the 2014 to 2018 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Mitsubishi Mirage recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the air bags, affecting 83,555 vehicles. Air bags that do not deploy as designed in a crash increase the risk of injury.
- Which Mitsubishi Mirage model year has the most recalls?
- The 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage has the most, with 3 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Mitsubishi Mirage has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.