Does the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, the most recent reported on April 20, 2015 (Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system, fan/motor). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (7 complaints), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (3).

How many 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 11 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls and problems

3 recalls and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system, fan/motor

NHTSA campaign 15V233000 · reported April 20, 2015 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · 76,958 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.
The risk: Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003.

Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, belts and associated pulleys

NHTSA campaign 14V562000 · reported September 12, 2014 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · 165,923 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.
The risk: If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.

Power train: manual transmission

NHTSA campaign 13V446000 · reported September 19, 2013 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · 10,474 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail.
The risk: Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign number for this recall is SR-13-009.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train7
Electronic stability control (ESC)3
Electrical system2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Equipment adaptive/mobility1
Seat belts1
Suspension1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Dec 7, 2017 · Fuel/propulsion system · 48,000 miles
AFTER FILLING UP ON GASOLINE, MY 4 YEAR OLD MENTIONED THAT SHE SMELLED GAS IN THE CAR. I IMMEDIATELY GOT HOME AND PULLED INTO MY GARAGE AND SMELLED IT, TOO. THEN NEXT MORNING, MY GARAGE WAS OVERWHELMED WITH THE FUMES. AFTER HAVING A MECHANIC INSPECT THE CAR, HE FOUND GAS WAS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK, WHERE THE…

Dec 8, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system · 44,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED AT ANY SPEED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…

Jul 21, 2015 · Power train · 69,000 miles
ACD/AYC PUMP HAS COMPLETELY STOP WORKING IN MY VEHICLE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO BE SERVICE AND THE PERSON WHO WAS DOING THE SERVICE ON MY CAR TOLD ME THAT THE ACD/AYC PUMP HAS GONE OUT AND I NEED A REPLACEMENT. I FOUND THAT WEIRD, BECAUSE I HAVE NOT DRIVEN MY CAR FOR ROUGHLY ABOUT A MONTH AND FOR AN ISSUE TO POP UP WAS…

Oct 26, 2014 · Power train
THE AYC PUMP FAILED BY DISPLAYING A BLINKING TARMAC LIGHT. IT CONSTANTLY FLASHES WHILE DRIVING. THE AYC PUMP CORRELATES WITH THE STEERING AND STABILITY CONTROL FOR THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. THIS IS A BIG HAZARD. THE AYC PUMP SHOULD BE RELOCATED TO THE TRUNK COMPARTMENT SO IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKE SNOW…

Sep 26, 2014 · Suspension · 21,900 miles
TARMAC ICON BLINKS INCESSANTLY ON THE DISPLAY PANEL, AS ONE DRIVES. THE BLINKING CAN CAUSE PHOTOSENSITIVE EPILEPSY (PSE), WHICH IS A FORM OF EPILEPSY SEIZURES TRIGGERED BY VISUAL STIMULI THAT FORM PATTERNS IN TIME OR SPACE, SUCH AS FLASHING LIGHTS, BOLD, REGULAR PATTERNS, OR REGULAR MOVING PATTERNS. I FOUND OUT LATER…

Lancer Evolution model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2008	4	36	0	0
2009	5	2	0	0
2010	5	28	0	1
2011	3	11	0	0
2012	1	3	0	0
2013	1	4	0	1
2014	2	6	1	1

Across all years, the 2003 Lancer Evolution has the most complaints (98). All Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution years →

Questions

Does the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, the most recent reported on April 20, 2015 (Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system, fan/motor). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?: Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (7 complaints), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (3).
How many 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 11 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 7, 2017.