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severe Owners of the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage have filed 8 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 Mirage | 14 |
| 2015 Mirage (this page) | 8 |
| 2017 Mirage | 13 |
| 2018 Mirage | 4 |
Of the 8 airbags complaints filed for the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
Airbags accounts for 21% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 4 categories tracked.
Air bags that do not deploy as designed in a crash increase the risk of injury.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This is a Technical Service Bulletin, sent to dealers, to inform them of updates to the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section of the affected Service Manuals to update removal and installation procedures of the side airbag module.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Recall # SR-17-006 was repaired. It appears as open on website.
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 Mitsubishi mirage. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle slid on a patch of black ice and struck a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the crash. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot where it was deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to an independent…
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 Mitsubishi mirage. While driving 35 MPH, another vehicle attempted to merge into the contact's lane and crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle rolled over multiple times and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained jaw, knee, shoulder, and other injuries that required medical attention. A police…
I had a car wreck on june 10, 2016. I hit an SUV that pulled out in front of me, and my air bag did not deploy on intial impact. I hit the SUV, then hit an imbankment. When I hit the imbankment, it deployed. It should have come out on intial impact. The impact ws so great, I hit my head on windshield and cracked glass above sterring wheel, even though I had my seat belt on. I have pictures of…
It's a meaningful issue. 8 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
Based on the 8 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 25,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.