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Vehicle recall R/2019/142

Mitsubishi Outlander recall: The resistor inside the air flow sensor may corrode

DVSA recall R/2019/142 names the Mitsubishi Outlander. It was launched 17 May 2019. It covers vehicles built 1 October 2013 to 17 January 2014.

Recall data updated

Recall
R/2019/142
Launched
17 May 2019
Issued by
MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer reference
R3038020
Vehicles
12 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It may not be possible to start the engine in order to charge the main drive battery.

The fix

The air flow sensor is to be replaced on the affected vehicles.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
ModelBuiltVehicles
Mitsubishi Outlander (OUTLANDER PHEV)1 October 2013 to 17 January 201412
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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/2018/335 The flange of the drive belt automatic tensioner may crack 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/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.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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