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(MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.","consequence":"A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.","remedy":"MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.  MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SR-26-001","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":["phev"],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V507000","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT","mfr":"Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.","reported":"2025-08-07","owner_notified":"2025-10-06","units":121529,"summary":"Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles  sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.   The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.","consequence":"A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.","remedy":"MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.  MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SR-25-002","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":["phev"],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V369000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.","reported":"2025-06-02","owner_notified":"2025-06-30","units":198940,"summary":"Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the rearview camera image may freeze, or not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"","consequence":"A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2025. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-25-001. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V345. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V345 will need to have the new remedy completed.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SR-25-001","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"23V345000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION","mfr":"Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.","reported":"2023-06-06","owner_notified":"2023-06-20","units":89907,"summary":"Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Outlander and 2023 Outlander PHEV vehicles.  Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the backup camera rearview image may not appear on the display.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"","consequence":"A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.","remedy":"Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2023.  Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.  MMNA's number for this recall is SR-23-001. This recall was replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V369.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SR-23-001","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"22V563000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.","reported":"2022-08-02","owner_notified":"2022-08-24","units":76508,"summary":"Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems.  A software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio at high speeds, which can result in an engine stall.","consequence":"An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the CVT-ECU software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022.  Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.  MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-004.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SR-22-004","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"22V470000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION","mfr":"Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.","reported":"2022-07-08","owner_notified":"2022-08-01","units":56080,"summary":"Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"","consequence":"An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2022.  Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-88-648-7820.  MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-003. This recall was replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V369.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SR-22-003","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"22V335000","component":"SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR","mfr":"Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.","reported":"2022-05-13","owner_notified":"2022-07-07","units":2865,"summary":"Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles.  The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) in the right front, second-row right, and second-row left seat belt assemblies may deactivate before the seat belts are fully retracted, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"","consequence":"An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2022.  Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-88-648-7820.  MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-002.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SR-22-002","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V027000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","mfr":"Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.","reported":"2022-01-24","owner_notified":"2022-03-18","units":16616,"summary":"Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles.  The commutator and wires inside the fuel pump may be fused incorrectly, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.","consequence":"Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022.  Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-001.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SR-22-001","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V821000","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS","mfr":"Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.","reported":"2021-10-18","owner_notified":"2021-10-19","units":1,"summary":"Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling one 2022 Outlander vehicle.  A software programming error with a welding robot may have caused the vehicle's center pillar to be welded incorrectly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 214, \"Side Impact Protection\" 210, \"Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages\" and 216, \"Roof Crush Resistance.\"","consequence":"In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.","remedy":"MMNA will repurchase and replace the affected vehicle, free of charge.  Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.  MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-009.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SR-21-009","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V596000","component":"SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR","mfr":"Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.","reported":"2021-08-02","owner_notified":"2021-09-28","units":3735,"summary":"Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles.  The front and second-row passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"","consequence":"An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the right front seat belt assembly, and the right and left second-row seat belt assemblies, free of charge.  Owner letters were mailed September 28, 2021.  Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.  MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-007.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SR-21-007","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":10,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":40,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":225,"crash":14,"fire":1,"injured":10,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Structure",75],["Unspecified",40],["Forward Collision Avoidance",38],["Electrical System",28],["Fuel/Propulsion System",19],["Back Over Prevention",19]],"by_year":{"2021":30,"2022":76,"2023":41,"2024":34,"2025":26,"2026":18},"excerpts":[["2025-08-26","Electrical System","The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the navigational screen failed to function as intended. The contact was unable to connect the cell phone to the infotainment system or use Google Maps. The failure prevented the driver from safely operating the \u2026"],["2024-04-11","Engine","Entire engine and electrical system failure not corrected with new battery or $30,000 mi. service. Once I turn car off, everything freezes up and won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t start again. Windows, steering, starter, everything locks up. Had to tow it to service 2 times in 3 weeks and they claim they can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t find problem. Dangerous!"],["2024-04-10","Steering","Car suddenly freezes and no system works. Won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t start, shift, whole electric system gone. Happened several times. Very dangerous and dealer has no idea what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s wrong. Can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get anyone at Mitsubishi to respond. Only had car 6 months and it has $36,000 miles."]]},"investigations":[{"action":"DP22005","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM","opened":"2023-01-27","closed":"2023-08-07","campaign":"22V063000","subject":"Pedestrian alert sounds","summary":"NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt"}],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.137,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":"phev"},{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.169,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.191,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":122,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":27,"ncap":5,"complaints":225},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}