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Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Belt Recalls Affect Buckles and Child Restraints
These Mitsubishi recalls concentrate on the Outlander's second-row belts, with repeated automatic locking retractor problems in certain 2022 Outlanders. The August 2021 notice says retractors may deactivate early; the May 2022 notice says they may deactivate before the belts fully retract. Both describe child restraints that may not secure properly. A separate May 2020 recall concerns an incorrectly assembled right second-row belt in certain 2019-2020 Outlanders and 2019 Outlander PHEVs. The July 2020 buckle recall covers certain 2014-2019 Outlanders and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEVs, where interference between second-row buckles when seat backs fold can make the right buckle inoperable.
Warning signs to watch for
- July 2020 buckle recall: the right-side second-row buckle cover may come off, leaving the buckle unable to latch.
- August 2021 child-restraint recall: automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, preventing a child restraint from securing properly.
- May 2022 retractor recall: automatic locking retractors may deactivate before the belts fully retract, resulting in an unsecured child restraint.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these notices tells owners to stop driving or park outside. The May 2020 assembly notice describes a belt that may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash. The July 2020 buckle notice describes an inoperable buckle and an unrestrained occupant's increased injury risk. The August 2021 and May 2022 retractor notices describe unsecured child restraints and increased crash injury risk. For each of these recalls, the notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
Repairs are free of charge. For the May 2020 recall, dealers inspect the right second-row belt and replace it as necessary. The August 2021 and May 2022 recalls specify inspection and replacement as necessary of their affected assemblies. For July 2020, dealers modify the center buckle cover, install a seat-base warning label, and provide an owner's-manual warning insert.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 2 |
| medium | 2 |
Models affected most
Where owners report seat belts problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under seat belts for the Mitsubishi models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Seat belts complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev | 2 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2022 | Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Belts May Not Retract Fully | medium |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Mitsubishi Outlander seat belts may not secure child seats | high |
| Jul 13, 2020 | Mitsubishi Outlander rear seat belt buckle may not latch | medium |
| May 18, 2020 | Mitsubishi Outlander Rear Seat Belt Assembly Error | high |
Common questions
Which Mitsubishi Outlander recalls concern securing a child seat?
The August 2021 and May 2022 notices concern certain 2022 Outlanders. They identify automatic locking retractor problems affecting the right front and right and left second-row belt assemblies, potentially leaving a child restraint unsecured.
What causes the Outlander's rear seat belt buckle to stop latching?
The July 2020 notice says the second-row center buckle may interfere with the right-side buckle when the seat backs are folded down. That interference may dislodge the right buckle cover and make its latch inoperable.
Does the rear buckle recall require replacing the seat belt?
The July 2020 notice specifies modifying the second-row center buckle cover, installing a warning label on the second-row seat support base, and supplying an owner's-manual warning insert. Belt inspection and possible replacement belong to the other listed notices.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.