This page covers 6 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Mitsubishi I-Miev.
112 MPGe combined
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV has 6 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side airbag inflator that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, risking serious injury or death.
The high-voltage battery pack can develop internal electrical faults that may cause a loss of drive power or, in more serious cases, heat damage to battery components and a fire risk. Three recalls address the brake vacuum pump, which can fail due to water intrusion and corrosion, software faults, or internal manufacturing issues; in each case the result is a sudden loss of brake assist that lengthens stopping distances. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why multiple filings cover this same braking problem. There is also a steering concern: the lower steering shaft bracket may have been welded incorrectly and could fail to absorb impact forces properly in a crash, raising the risk of injury to the driver.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can enter the brake assist vacuum pump, causing corrosion that damages the pump and prevents it from working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake vacuum pump at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash because the propellant degrades over time when exposed to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake vacuum pump may stop working due to software issues or corrosion from road salt, affecting braking system function.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the brake vacuum pump controller, replace the pump, or perform both repairs at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A manufacturing defect can cause electrical shorts or current leaks inside battery cells, reducing voltage and power. This can trigger warning lights, loss of drive power, and risk of fire from heat damage to battery cells and nearby parts.
What the fix does
Your dealer will replace the affected battery pack with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake system vacuum pump may have been made incorrectly and could fail, reducing your brakes' power assist and increasing stopping distance.
What the fix does
Your dealer will replace the brake vacuum pump.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering shaft's lower bracket may have been welded incorrectly during manufacturing. In a crash, the steering shaft might not work as designed, raising the risk of driver injury.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the entire steering shaft assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
