Vehicle recall R/2018/247

Mitsubishi Asx recall: Where tail pipe is welded to the exhaust silencer a crack may appear

DVSA recall R/2018/247 names the Mitsubishi Asx. It was launched 12 October 2018. It covers vehicles built 8 June 2010 to 5 October 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/247
Launched: 12 October 2018
Issued by: MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer reference: R3036520 R3036540
Vehicles: 8,787 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Exhaust tailpipe section may crack at silencer weld.

The fix

Check and replace silencer if cracked. Fit support bracket if not cracked.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mitsubishi Asx	8 June 2010 to 5 October 2017	8,787

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Other recalls for these models

R/2018/285 The brake hydraulic unit function may be interrupted 3 November 2018, Mitsubishi Asx, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
R/2018/182 Inappropriate water proof structure of the front deck 8 August 2018, Mitsubishi Asx
R/2018/180 Parking brake caliper shaft boots incorrectly sealed 8 August 2018, Mitsubishi Asx, Mitsubishi Outlander
R/2018/347 Inappropriate ECU program for the battery deterioration judgment (state of charge) 8 January 2019, Mitsubishi Mirage, Mitsubishi Asx
R/2018/021 Door latching mechanism may malfunction in hot temperatures 19 February 2018, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Asx
R/2018/019 ECU relay may overheat and cause ECU to malfunction 19 February 2018, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Asx

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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