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Mitsubishi ASX I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 4 versions affected: 1

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
1.6 MIVEC 115Petrol · 115 hp 1.6 DI-D 115Diesel · 115 hp 2.0 MIVEC 150 CVTPetrol · 150 hp	No documented recall
1.8 DI-D 150Diesel · 150 hp	Piston rings clogged with soot (1.8 DI-D)

Each campaign in detail

Piston rings clogged with soot (1.8 DI-D)
Manufacturer recall
In Australia, Mitsubishi recalled around 1,588 ASX models fitted with the 4N13 1.8 diesel in 2013: soot can block the rings in their grooves, the pistons can overheat and melt, and the engine can stall without being able to restart. The fix is a software update taking about 20 minutes (Carsguide). The sources cited are Australian: have a French Mitsubishi dealer check, using the serial number, whether the campaign has been carried out.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
1.8 DI-D 150
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Suzuki Vitara IV	4	0	not rated
Nissan Qashqai II	1	4	3.0/5
Dacia Duster II	1	7	2.5/5
Kia Sportage IV	0	2	3.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Mitsubishi ASX I had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Mitsubishi ASX I: Piston rings clogged with soot (1.8 DI-D).

Which versions of the Mitsubishi ASX I are affected?

Affected versions: 1.8 DI-D 150 (1). No documented recall for: 1.6 MIVEC 115, 1.6 DI-D 115, 2.0 MIVEC 150 CVT.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Mitsubishi ASX I?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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