Recalls: Mitsubishi Mk.1 ASX
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Mitsubishi Mk.1 ASX
2010-11 Mitsubishi XA ASX: power steering assistance may be lost
In January 2012, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi ASX vehicles manufactured from 11 June 2010 to 10 August 2011. In these vehicles, the method of fixing the electrical wiring harness to the Electronic Power Steering Control Unit may be insufficient. As such, the power steering function may become inoperative and increased steering effort may be required by the driver (PRA 2012/12980).
2010-11 Mitsubishi ASX: panoramic roof glass could detach
In August 2013, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi ASX vehicles manufactured prior to 27 March 2011 and fitted with a panoramic glass roof. In these vehicles, the adhesive primer may not have been applied during installation of the glass roof and, at worst, the roof glass could detach (PRA 2013/13714).
2011-12 model year Mitsubishi ASX: piston rings could become stuck
In December 2013, a recall was issued for 2011 and 2012 model year Mitsubishi ASX vehicles that were fitted with the 1.8-litre 4N13 turbo-diesel engine. In these vehicles, the piston rings may become stuck due to soot deposits accumulated in the piston ring grooves. As a result, the pistons may overheat and melt due to excessive blow-by gasses. This may cause the engine to stall or become impossible to restart, posing a potential traffic hazard to road users (PRA 2013/13910).
Mitsubishi XA and XB ASX: engine won’t start, doors won’t open and steering locked
In April 2014, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi XA and XB ASX vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the vehicle’s keyless operating system could shut down due to internal circuits being triggered in certain conditions. If this occurred, the engine could not be started, the doors or tailgate could not be locked or unlocked (by remote control) and the steering could not be locked or unlocked. If the fault occurred while the vehicle was being driven, it would stall and pose an accident hazard (PRA 2014/14073). The recalled vehicles had VINs in the following ranges –
- 2012 XA ASX 4WD Aspire Petrol Auto: JMFXTGA2WCZ005813 to JMFXTGA2WCZ003831;
- 2012 XA ASX 4WD Aspire Diesel Man: JMFXJGA6WCZ000470 to JMFXJGA6WCZ000623;
- 2013 XB ASX 2WD Aspire Petrol Man: JMFXNGA2WDZ000102 to JMFXNGA2WDZ000269;
- 2013 XB ASX 2WD Aspire Petrol Auto: JMFXTGA2WDZ000102 to JMFXTGA2WDZ000844;
- 2013 XB ASX 4WD Aspire Petrol Auto: JMFXTGA2WDZ000107 to JMFXTGA2WDZ000838; and,
- 2013 XB ASX 4WD Aspire Diesel Man: JMFXJGA6WDZ000101 to JMFXJGA6WDZ000204.
2013 Mitsubishi XB ASX Diesel AWD: transmission fluid leak
In July 2014, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi XB ASX vehicles manufactured from 16 April 2013 to 18 June 2013 that had turbo-diesel engines, automatic transmissions and all-wheel drive systems. In these vehicles, improper machining of the transfer case cover may result in oil seal displacement, allowing automatic transmission fluid (ATF) to escape. As a result of the transmission fluid loss, ATF pressure may drop, the gearshift may fail, warning lights may illuminate and, at worst, the vehicle may become immobile without warning (PRA 2014/14212). The recalled vehicles had VINs in the following ranges:
- JMFXLGA8WDZ000101 to JMFXLGA8WDZ000506; and,
- JMFXLGA8WEZ000101 to JMFXLGA8WEZ000102.
2014 Mitsubishi XB ASX: may not be able to change gears
In August 2014, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi ASX vehicles that had five-speed manual transmissions and were manufactured from 19 May 2014 to 13 June 2014. In these vehicles, the gear selector lever bell crank assembly had a pin which may disengage when shifting into the reverse or fifth gear positions. The gear lever could feel loose when shifting to the reverse or fifth gear positions and, at worst, gear shifting may not be possible – this would pose a hazard to the driver and other road users (PRA 2014/14273).
2010 Mitsubishi XA ASX: accesory belt may dislodge
In December 2014, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi XA ASX vehicles that had 2.0-litre 4B11 engines and were manufactured from 2 June 2010 to 22 December 2010. Due to the use of inappropriate material for the ancillary equipment V-ribbed belt, the resin pulley may wear unevenly. Consequently, the belt could be damaged and come off the pulley. If this occurred, the ‘charge lamp’ would illuminate, battery charge would be depleted such that electrical power would be lost and the engine may overheat. On vehicles with hydraulic power-assisted steering, increased steering effort would be required as power steering assistance ceased (PRA 2014/14462). The recalled vehicles had VINs in the following ranges:
- JMF*NGA2W**000101 to JMF*NGA2W**000782; and,
- JMF*TGA2W**000101 to JMF*TGA2W**003250.
2010 Mitsubishi XA ASX: brake pedal may not release
In December 2014, a recall was issued for ‘2011 model year’ Mitsubishi ASX vehicles that were manufactured from 2 June 2010 to 17 August 2010. In these vehicles, the tip of the switch sleeve in the brake booster may break due to incorrect installation. If this occurred, the brake pedal would not release and it would not be possible to drive the vehicle – this would pose an accident hazard to the driver and other road users (PRA 2014/14465). The recalled vehicles had VINs in the following ranges:
- Petrol engines, manual transmissions: JMF XNGA2WBZ 000131 to JMF XNGA2WBZ 000186; and,
- Petrol engines, continuously variable transmissions (CVTs): JMF XTGA2WBZ 000101 to JMF XTGA2WBZ 001008.
2015 and 2015.5 model year Mitsubishi XB ASX CVT: delayed acceleration
In October 2016, a recall was issued for 2015 model year and 2015.5 model year Mitsubishi XB ASX CVT vehicles that had continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). In certain driving conditions, these vehicles may experience a delay in the vehicle’s acceleration. In certain driving situations, an unexpected reduction in the vehicle’s acceleration could cause a collision. The recalled Mitsubishi XB ASX vehicles had VINs in the range JMF XTGA 2WFZ 000101 to JMF XTGA 2WFZ C15104 (PRA 2016/15695).
2011-15 model year Mitsubishi XA/XB ASX: insufficient anti-corrosion coating
In December 2016, a recall was issued for 2011-12 model year Mitsubishi XA ASX and 2013-15 model year Mitsubishi XB ASX vehicles. In these vehicles, insufficient anti-corrosion coating was applied to the end cap on the outer tube of the tailgate springs, and this could result in corrosion. This corrosion could cause the end cap to break, hitting the operator and/or the tailgate to fall down suddenly – these events could result in injury. For the recalled vehicles, replacement parts were to be fitted. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2016/15767.
2010-13 Mitsubishi XA and XB ASX: windscreen wipers may not work
In February 2013, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi ASX vehicles that were manufactured from June 2010 to December 2013. In these vehicles, the structure of the front deck of the vehicle could allow water to enter the windscreen wiper motor, which is drawn into the motor’s breather hole as it cooled down after use. If this occurred, internal components of the front windshield wiper motor could corrode or seize and the wipers may become inoperative – this could adversely affect visibility when driving in wet weather and increase the risk of a collision (PRA 2017/15907). The recalled Mitsubishi ASX vehicles had VINs in the following ranges –
- Mitsubishi XA ASX:
- JMFXJGA6WBZ000101 to JMFXJGA6WBZ001233;
- JMFXNGA2WBZ000101 to JMFXNGA2WBZ001305;
- JMFXTGA2WBZ000101 to JMFXTGA2WBZ005508;
- JMFXJGA6WCZ000101 to JMFXJGA6WCZ000623;
- JMFXNGA2WCZ000101 to JMFXNGA2WCZ001145; and,
- JMFXTGA2WCZ000101 to JMFXTGA2WCZ005914.
- Mitsubishi XB ASX:
- JMFXJGA6WDZ000101 to JMFXJGA6WDZ000290;
- JMFXLGA8WDZ000101 to JMFXLGA8WDZ000506;
- JMFXNGA2WDZ000101 to JMFXNGA2WDZ000953;
- JMFXTGA2WDZ000102 to JMFXTGA2WDZ005819;
- JMFXLGA8WEZ000101 to JMFXLGA8WEZ001534;
- JMFXNGA2WEZ000101 to JMFXNGA2WEZ000527; and,
- JMFXTGA2WEZ000101 to JMFXTGA2WEZ003064.
2015-16 Mitsubishi XB ASX: doors could open while driving
In April 2017, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi XB ASX vehicles that were manufactured from 23 April 2015 to 14 March 2016. In these vehicles, the precision of the door latch assembly was insufficient and the latch assembly may not operate correctly in high temperatures. As such, the doors may not lock securely and could open while the vehicle was being driven, thereby posing an injury risk to occupants (PRA 2017/16031). The recalled Mitsubishi XB ASX vehicles had VINs in the following ranges:
- JMF XNGA2WFZ C00281 to JMF XNGA2WFZ C00807;
- JMF XTGA2WFZ C01694 to JMF XTGA2WFZ C13727; and,
- JMF XLGA8WFZ C00541 to JMF XLGA8WFZ C02124.
2015-15.5 ‘model year’ Mitsubishi XB ASX: engine may stall, fail to restart or enter ‘limp home’ mode
In October 2017, a recall was issued for 2015 and 2015.5 ‘model year’ Mitsubishi XB ASX vehicles. In these vehicles, the power relay(s) may generate excessive heat and fail. If this occurred, the engine could stall while the vehicle was being driven, fail to restart or enter ‘limp home’ mode and experience a loss of power – these symptoms all had the potential to increase the risk of a collision. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2017/16375.
2010-13 Mitsubishi XA ASX: drive belt could disconnect
In February 2018, a recall was issued for 2011-12 ‘model year’ Mitsubishi XA ASX vehicles that were available for sale prior to 23 January 2013. In these vehicles, the engine’s automatic tensioner flange could crack under high load driving conditions and this could cause the drive belt to fall off. If the drive belt fell off, the engine warning light would illuminate, power steering assistance would be lost, the battery would discharge and the engine may overheat and stall. For the VINs of the recalled Mitsubishi XA ASX vehicles, please see PRA 2018/16621.
2010-16 Mitsubishi XA/XB ASX: windscreen wipers cease working
In February 2018, a recall was issued for 2011-15.5 ‘model year’ Mitsubishi XA and XB ASX vehicles that were available for sale from 22 June 2010 to 29 July 2016. In these vehicles, water ingress between the bonnet and windscreen could cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode – this could cause the wiper link to separate such that the windscreen wiper would not work. If this occurred while the vehicle was being driven, reduced visibility could increase the risk of a collision. For the VINs of the recalled Mitsubishi XA/XB ASX vehicles, please see PRA 2018/16624.
2012-16 Mitsubishi XB ASX: could roll away when parked
In February 2018, a recall was issued for 2013 to 2015.5 ‘model year’ Mitsubishi XB ASX vehicles that were available for sale from 23 August 2012 to 20 May 2016. In these vehicles, improper sealing of the parking brake calliper could allow water ingress such that the parking brake shaft could corrode. As a result, the parking brake may not properly engage and the vehicle may roll away when parked. For some of the recalled vehicles, a defect with the parking brake automatic adjuster (which was to compensate for brake pad wear) could result in the vehicle rolling away when parked. For the VINs of the recalled Mitsubishi XB ASX vehicles, please see PRA 2018/16623.
2018-19 model year Mitsubishi ASX: FCM may apply brakes unnecessarily
In October 2018, a recall was issued for 2018-19 model year Mitsubishi ASX vehicles. For the Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system, incorrect operation of software could cause the system to apply the vehicle’s brakes even when it was no longer necessary to reduce vehicle speed to avoid or mitigate a collision. The application of the vehicle’s brakes in this manner posed a hazard to any following traffic that was close behind. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2018/17095.
2018-19 model year Mitsubishi ASX: ASC temporarily disabled
In October 2018, a recall was issued for 2018-19 model year Mitsubishi ASX vehicles. Incorrect operation of software for the ASC safety system could cause the following features to be temporarily disabled: Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Mitigation, Brake Auto Hold, Hill Start Assist and Super All-Wheel Control. If this occurred, the risk of a collision would be increased. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2018/17096.
2016 Mitsubishi ASX: parking brake may not engage
In January 2021, recall campaign 010167 was issued for Mitsubishi ASX vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 23 February 2016 to 30 November 2016. For these vehicles, failure of the anti-rust coating (Fluorine) may allow rust to form on the parking brake shaft. As a result, the parking brake shaft may become stuck and not engage. If the parking brake shaft did not engage when the user shifted into ‘Park’ position, the vehicle could move and this posed a hazard to vehicle occupants, road users and bystanders. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18746.
2020-22 Mitsubishi ASX: remote keys may not have button battery warning
In March 2023, recall campaigns 010170 and 010171 were issued for 2020-22 Mitsubishi ASX vehicles. Some remote keys supplied to consumers did not contain sufficient button battery warnings and, as such, did not comply with the mandatory labelling requirements for items containing button batteries. Consumers may therefore be unaware that the keys used button batteries and the risks posed to young children. If a young child ingested a button battery, they are likely to suffer severe internal burn injuries which could result in serious injury or death. Button batteries also pose a choking hazard. Owners were advised to contact their preferred Mitsubishi Motors dealer to check if the required warnings were present. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005634.
2018 Mitsubishi ASX ES: incorrect compliance and data labels
In September 2023, recall campaign 010173 was issued for two 2018 Mitsubishi ASX ES vehicles. For these vehicles, incorrect compliance and data labels were fitted on the left and right front door openings. These labels did not match the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) stamp in the engine bay. As such, the affected vehicles were not compliant with Australian Design Rule (ADR) 61/02, Vehicle Markings. To fix, the labels were to be replaced. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005777.
Problems and faults: Mitsubishi Mk.1 ASX
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Mitsubishi ASX: front seat movement
For Mitsubishi vehicles with power adjustable front seats, there have been complaints of excessive ‘free play’ or movement of the seats; while occupants experience the seat movement under acceleration and when braking, the seats can also be physically rocked back and forth when the vehicle is stationary.
The seat movement occurs because:
- The electric motor which moves the seat fore/aft has a metal worm drive;
- On the worm drive shaft, there is a bush – understood to be made from automotive grade nylon – that is inserted into a carrier that is attached to the seat; and,
- The bush has a drive thread – also understood to be made from automotive grade nylon – which wears against the metal worm drive. Over time, the plastic wears and causes excessive movement or ‘free play’ of the seats.
There have been instances where the seat base plates have been replaced only for the problem to recur shortly thereafter.
