Vehicle recall 19V804000 · November 8, 2019
2012-2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Water may penetrate the brake assist vacuum pump, causing corrosion and a failure of the brake vacuum pump.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2012-2017 i-MiEV vehicles. Water may penetrate the brake assist vacuum pump, causing corrosion and a failure of the brake vacuum pump.
- Consequence
- Without the brake vacuum pump, the driver will experience a sudden loss of braking assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-19-002.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V804000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 8, 2019
- Filed by
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR-19-002
- Owner notification
- January 7, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,108
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Vehicles covered
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