Vehicle recall R/2018/335

Mitsubishi Outlander recall: The flange of the drive belt automatic tensioner may crack

DVSA recall R/2018/335 names the Mitsubishi Outlander. It was launched 2 January 2019. It covers vehicles built 31 March 2008 to 24 October 2009.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/335
Launched: 2 January 2019
Issued by: MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer reference: R3035520 R3035521
Vehicles: 398 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Power steering drive belt automatic tensioner may crack and fail.

The fix

Replace the automatic tensioner and bolts.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mitsubishi Outlander	31 March 2008 to 24 October 2009	398

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Other recalls for these models

R/2018/336 Sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly 2 January 2019, Mitsubishi Outlander
R/2018/286 On certain vehicles equipped with fcm fcm may activate the brake for longer than necessary 3 November 2018, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Mitsubishi Outlander
R/2018/285 The brake hydraulic unit function may be interrupted 3 November 2018, Mitsubishi Asx, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
R/2019/142 The resistor inside the air flow sensor may corrode 17 May 2019, Mitsubishi Outlander
R/2018/180 Parking brake caliper shaft boots incorrectly sealed 8 August 2018, Mitsubishi Asx, Mitsubishi Outlander
R/2018/117 Water ingress may cause windscreen wipers to fail 26 May 2018, Mitsubishi Outlander

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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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