Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2019: Brake Software Issue May Cause Rear-End Collision
Mitsubishi recalls 2019 Eclipse Cross vehicles with faulty brake software that may cause unintended braking, increasing rear-end collision risk. Owners must contact MMNA for free software update.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the FCM-ECU software activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking. The resulting rapid deceleration of the vehicle can increase the risk of a rear-end collision.
What happened, in plain English
Mitsubishi is recalling 2019 Eclipse Cross vehicles with a software issue in the brake system that could cause unintended braking. This might lead to rear-end collisions if the driver reacts by applying additional brakes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224219-mitsubishi-eclipse-cross-2019-brake-software-issue-may-cause-rear.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224219-mitsubishi-eclipse-cross-2019-brake-software-issue-may-cause-rear · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V620000
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“Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2019: Brake Software Issue May Cause Rear-End Collision.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224219-mitsubishi-eclipse-cross-2019-brake-software-issue-may-cause-rear. Based on NHTSA recall #18V620000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V620000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake software can activate braking longer than needed after a pedestrian is no longer detected. This may cause the driver to apply additional brakes, leading to rapid deceleration and a higher chance of rear-end collisions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vehicles with the Forward Collision Mitigation system are affected. Drivers who frequently encounter pedestrians or need to stop quickly may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Eclipse Cross has the Forward Collision Mitigation system. The recall covers vehicles sold starting October 16, 2018, with specific model years.
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What to do — step by step
Contact MMNA
Call 1-888-648-7820 to schedule a free software update for your vehicle.
Get Software Update
Dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-007.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using my vehicle?
No, but the software update is required to fix the issue. Continue using the vehicle after the update.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V620000 (September 14, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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