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Vehicle recall 12V372000 · August 1, 2012

2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Incompatibility between the air bag sensors and the self-diagnostic software may deactivate the frontal and side airbag system.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2012 i-MiEV vehicles manufactured between November 4, 2011, and December 22, 2011. Incompatibility between the air bag sensors and the self-diagnostic software may deactivate the frontal and side airbag system. Should this occur, the SRS warning lamp would illuminate to alert the driver.
Consequence
The side and curtain air bags may not deploy in a crash for which those air bags were intended to deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incompatible air bag sensors with new, compatible units, free of charge. The safety recall began on during August 2012. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Notes
This is Mitsubishi recall number SR-12-003.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
12V372000
Reported to NHTSA
August 1, 2012
Filed by
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer campaign
SR-12-003
Owner notification
August 21, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected
261
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
Recall 12V372000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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