The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 132,552 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
Consequence
If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
1crashes1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
AIR BAGS
5
4crashes2injuries
POWER TRAIN
5
ENGINE
4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
1crashes
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2
1crashes1injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
1crashes1injuries
SEAT BELTS
1
Total complaints36
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Needs a new motor. I know other 2015 mitsubishi lancers were recalled for the same reason and this one should be also.”
“I was working on my 2015 mitsubishi this weekend when I noticed how bad the rear subframe is rusted away. It actually has a crack along it from rusting. I do know there was a recall on the from crossmember for the same exact reason. If that were to break it could be fatal on a highway. I am…”
“The rear crossmember subframe is rusted out very badly, and has all the rear axel and components attached to it. This is very unacceptable for car that cost nearly 40 grand.”
“Without any prior warning lights or issues with the car. While I drove to work, about 10-15 miles away or 20 min drive, I came to a stop at a red light and when it turned green the car could not get into 2nd gear and would juts rev mostly in place. First gear didnt really have any pull. After a…”
“About 3 weeks ago I notice that the driver seat belt didn’t wanted to click to fasten the seat belt. I notice for sometime now that the car sometimes. Kind of stall then you have to step on the gas pedal to proceed and i’m afraid someone will hit me from the back because it doesn’t go when…”
“About 3 weeks ago I notice that the driver seat belt didn’t wanted to click to fasten the seat belt. I notice for sometime now that the car sometimes. Kind of stall then you have to step on the gas pedal to proceed and i’m afraid someone will hit me from the back because it doesn’t go when…”
“The ayc/acd pump on my vehicle stopped working. Vehicle on has 33,000 miles on it. The failure of this pump is well documented on the evolution x platform. There is current recalls for other evolution x years that should be expanded to include the 2015 model. The failure is do in part to corrosion…”
“When you go to you press on the gas it starts to stall out. This started 24 hours after I drive off from used car lot. And upon further review, it did have a recall and they said they fixed it. However it's doing exactly what the recall states.its dangerous and I have been close to getting hit…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA19001 Opened 2019-04-19 · closed 2024-09-19
Electrical overstress
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer as of
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