Vehicle recall R/2021/233

Mitsubishi Outlander and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross recall: If there is an object in front of the vehicle the FCM camera system may incorrectly detect it

DVSA recall R/2021/233 names the Mitsubishi Outlander and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. It was launched 25 July 2021. It covers vehicles built 5 August 2016 to 19 March 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/233
Launched: 25 July 2021
Issued by: MITSUBISHI
Manufacturer reference: R30409
Vehicles: DVSA lists 17,804 on each model line

What can go wrong

If there is an object in front of the vehicle the FCM camera system may incorrectly detect it as a pedestrian depending on road circumstances.

The fix

Carry out a software update to the FCM-ECU.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 17,804. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross	26 October 2017 to 24 September 2019	17,804
Mitsubishi Outlander (OUTLANDER PHEV)	5 August 2016 to 19 March 2020	17,804

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2021/334 The front wheel moulding could become detached and fall from the vehicle 15 November 2021, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
R/2020/146 The right side second row seat belt may be assembled incorrectly 9 October 2020, Mitsubishi Outlander
R/2019/142 The resistor inside the air flow sensor may corrode 17 May 2019, Mitsubishi Outlander
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

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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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