Delayed air bag deployment due to impact sensor
Defect Summary
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 mitsubishi mirage vehicles manufactured july 27, 2013, to november 20, 2013, and 2012 mitsubishi i-miev vehicles manufactured october 28, 2011, to september 7, 2012. due to an increased resistance in the impact sensor for the air bag system, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal, side and/or curtain air bags when the srs warning is illuminated, the frontal air bag may have a delayed deployment and/or the side and curtian air bag may not deploy at all.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not deploy or deploys late, increases the risk of occupant injury.
Corrective Action
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected impact sensors, free of charge. the recall began on november 5, 2015. owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-15-011.
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FAQ: Recall 15V594000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V594000?
NHTSA recall 15V594000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on September 23, 2015. It addresses: Delayed air bag deployment due to impact sensor. The recall affects approximately 13,558 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V594000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR-15-011. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.