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2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross · Electrical & software

Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions

Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected.

Vehicles covered
2018 to 2019
Evidence level
Official safety recall
Information reviewed
August 3, 2026
Jurisdiction
United States

What the reviewed source says

Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.

NHTSA campaign 18V620000 includes certain 2018 to 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vehicles. Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system that detects pedestrians. Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected. If the FCM-ECU software activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking.

Words owners may use

Does this match the moment?

“dashboard lit up with warnings”“car electronics stopped working”“screen keeps rebooting”“car will not start after update”“electrical problem with no warning”“software recall”

Symptoms in the pattern

  • Warning messages, a blank display, a no-start condition or loss of a vehicle function may occur
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Vehicles and scope

  • 2018 to 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
  • NHTSA campaign 18V620000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 9,166 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Manufacturer position

What the official procedure directs

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software, free of charge. The recall is began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.

Mileage context

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Original evidence

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Repair paths and safe checks

Separate the diagnosis from the action.

Official repair pathAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

Use the official recall remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software, free of charge. The recall is began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.

Boundary

Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

What owners reported

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Check the complete VIN before arranging work

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Boundary

A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

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