Mitsubishi Colt recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 7 safety recalls naming the Mitsubishi Colt, launched from 1994 to 2021. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Mitsubishi Colt recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 7
- 1994 to 2021
- Latest recall
- 25 July 2021
- R/2021/240
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Mitsubishi Colt recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
THE AIR BAG INFLATOR MIGHT HAVE A DIFFERENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE THAN DESIGNED PROVIDING LESS PROTECTION
R/2021/240, launched 25 July 2021, 19,699 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the L400 / Space Gear, Lancer, Pajero, Pajero Pinin, Space Runner
Defect: The airbag inflator might have a different airbag deployment performance than designed providing less protection.
Remedy: The driver side frontal airbag will be replaced with an alternate inflator.
EPS SYSTEM MAY MALFUNCTION
R/2015/158, launched 21 September 2015, 2,790 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A connector pin for the electronic power steering may not be to specification. This will lead to increased resistance in the circuit causing the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) to stop working. The steering will still function in manual mode requiring increased input from the driver. The EPS warning lamp may illuminate temporarily.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the EPS Gear and Link assembly.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2012/016, launched 19 January 2012, 64 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It is possible that air has been trapped within the fuel pump mounting cap mouldings which could lead to the cap cracking and fuel vapour and/or fuel might leak from the tank.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pump mounting cap.
ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CONCERN
R/2001/168, launched 12 March 2002, 1,687 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The crankshaft pulley may become loose causing a rattling noise from the engine battery warning light to come on and a high steering effort will be noticed.
Remedy: All recalled vehicles will have the crankshaft pulley bolt tightened to the correct specified torque.
POTENTIAL DETACHMENT OF CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
R/2000/083, launched 6 November 2000, 4,246 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The Crankshaft Pulley securing bolt may not have been correctly torqued. The bolt may loosen or break and in the worst case result in detachment of the pulley.
Remedy: All engines up to engine number YD2145 - remove pulley securing bolt increase the depth of the thread in the Crankshaft by 5 mm. Check bolt for damage and renew if necessary. Lubricate threads refit and tighten to specified torque. Engines numbered from YD2146 onwards - remove pulley securing bolt examine for damage and renew if necessary lubricate threads refit and tighten to specified torque.
LOSS OF BRAKING SYSTEM VACUUM ASSISTANCE
R/1997/074, launched 1 November 1997, 218 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The brake booster vacuum hose check valve may stick and cause a loss of vacuum to the brake booster. This will result in greatly increased brake pedal effort and increased stopping distances.
Remedy: The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the brake booster vacuum hose replaced with a quality assured unit.
FRONT BRAKE HOSES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED DURING ASSEMBLY
R/1994/073, launched 14 November 1994, 169 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It is possible that installation of the front brake hoses has not been correctly carried out during initial assembly.
Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of replacement brake hoses.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Mitsubishi Colt, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Mitsubishi dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.