Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback recalls and safety
6 recalls · crash ratings 2013-2014 · 12 owner complaints
6
recalls
6
recalls
The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback has 6 recalls covering 635,171 vehicles as reported; model year 2010 is covered by the most (6). The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback earned 4 of 5 stars overall in crash tests.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 2010: 6
Units affected
635K
As reported
Overall stars
4 of 5
Model year 2014
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
2 rated versions, model years 2013 to 2014
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 HB · FWD | 12.1% risk | |||
| 2013 | 5 HB · FWD | 12.1% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system5
- Unknown or other5
- Visibility2
- Air bags1
- Engine and engine cooling1
- Exterior lighting1
- Power train1
- Complaints
- 12
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback by component
- Engine and engine cooling2 · 307K units
- Visibility2 · 134K units
- Electrical system1 · 53K units
- Structure1 · 141K units
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2020 | Mitsubishi Lancer, Lancer Sportback, Outlander, Outlander Sport (2008-2016): StructureNo. 20V279000 | Crash risk | 141,200 |
| Jan 26, 2018 | Mitsubishi Lancer, Lancer Evolution, Lancer Sportback, Outlander (2007-2010): VisibilityNo. 18V071000 | Crash risk | 56,641 |
| Jan 26, 2018 | Mitsubishi Lancer, Lancer Sportback, Outlander, Outlander Sport (2008-2012): Engine and engine coolingNo. 18V069000 | Crash risk | 141,053 |
| Apr 20, 2015 | Mitsubishi Lancer, Lancer Evolution, Lancer Sportback, Outlander and 1 more (2009-2011): VisibilityNo. 15V233000 | Crash risk | 76,958 |
| Apr 20, 2015 | Mitsubishi Lancer, Lancer Evolution, Lancer Sportback, Outlander (2009-2010): Electrical systemNo. 15V232000 | Crash risk | 53,396 |
| Sep 12, 2014 | Mitsubishi > Lancer Sportback Rallia, Lancer, Lancer Evolution, Lancer Raliart and 5 more (2008-2011): Engine and engine coolingNo. 14V562000 | Crash risk | 165,923 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback have?
6 recalls cover the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, for 635,171 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine and engine cooling (2 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback?
4 of 5 stars overall (5 HB): frontal crash 4, side crash 4 and rollover 4 stars, with a 12.1% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback?
Electrical system: named in 5 of the 12 safety complaints about the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, then unknown or other (5). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.