CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (8 reports).
2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev recalls
Water Can Corrode Brake Vacuum Pump, Causing Loss of Braking Assist
Water may get into the brake assist vacuum pump on certain 2012-2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture and spray metal
Certain air bag inflators in the passenger-side front air bag module may rupture during a crash that requires the front air bags to deploy.
Air Bags May Deploy Late or Not at All in a Crash
Due to increased resistance in the air bag system's impact sensor, the frontal air bag may deploy late, and the side and curtain air bags may not deploy at all in a crash, particularly when the SRS warning light is illuminated.
Most common 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev problems
Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi I-MIEV. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 19V804000 (Service, Brake, Hydraulic), 17V022000 (Air Bags), and 15V594000 (Air Bags) however, the contact stated there was no local dealer in their area to do the recall repairs. When they reached out to the manufacturer, they were informed to find a local authorized dealer, when the contact found an independent mechanic to do the recall repairs, the manufacturer would not authorize the independent mechanic to do the recall repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of th
MITSUBISHI ANNOUNCED A RECALL FOR ON BOARD CHARGER (OBC) DEFECTS PER ATTACHED LETTER AND ADVISED REPLACEMENT OR REFUND IF PART WAS ALREADY REPLACED. ALSO ATTACHED REPAIR INVOICE 301408 FOR $5080.82 WAS PAID BY WARRANTY COMPANY. MITSUBISHI IS OFFERING REFUND OF $100.00 DEDUCTIBLE INSTEAD OF TOTAL COSTS. PLEASE INTERVENE TO GET THE COMPLETE REFUND FROM OEM.
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE AT HALF CHARGE UNDER LOAD WILL DEACCELERATE FROM 50 TO BELOW 30 MILES AN HOUR. CAUSING DISRUPTIONS IN TRAFFIC AND PEOPLE PASSING YOU. THE POWER STEERING SEEMS TO SHUT DOWN WITH THE TURTLE LIGHT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V804000 (BRAKE ASSIST VACUUM PUMP). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO OAKLAND KIA MITSUBISHI, 2424 WEBSTER STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94612 WHERE THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR FOUR MONTHS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V522000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), THE BRAKE PRESSURE BEGAN LOSING POWER. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT CALLED SIMS MITSUBISHI (2908 MEDINA RD, MEDINA, OH 44256, (330) 722-8000) AND WAS INFORMED TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,141.
2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev questions
Does the 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev: Water Can Corrode Brake Vacuum Pump, Causing Loss of Braking Assist; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture and spray metal; Air Bags May Deploy Late or Not at All in a Crash; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum; Service Brakes; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (8), Electrical System (3), Air Bags (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Mitsubishi I-Miev has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.