This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 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 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV has 3 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side frontal airbag that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The airbag defect stems from long-term heat and humidity degrading the inflator propellant, which can cause the bag to deploy with excessive force or the inflator to burst. On the braking side, water can enter the brake vacuum pump and corrode it from the inside until it fails entirely. When the pump stops working, the power assist for the brakes disappears without warning, and the driver must press the pedal with significantly more force to slow the vehicle, stretching the stopping distance and raising the risk of a crash.
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 propellant in the passenger front airbag can degrade from prolonged exposure to high heat and humidity. This may cause the airbag to deploy with excessive force, potentially sending fragments toward occupants or damaging the assembly.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the passenger front airbag inflator.
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 due to propellant breakdown from exposure to humidity and temperature changes over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
