How many recalls does the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback have?

The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi lancer sportsback. The contact stated that the colors on the instrument panel changed from orange to yellow erroneously. The contact stated that when the panel changed to yellow, the tire service warning light would also illuminate. The contact took the…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2012-09-28

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.