3 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Reported Aug 2, 2022 · Campaign 22V563000 · Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Mitsubishi is recalling certain Outlander Sport vehicles that have a continuously variable transmission and a mechanical key ignition switch. These vehicles have a software error in the computer that controls the transmission. The error may cause the transmission to incorrectly reduce its gear ratio while the vehicle is traveling at high speed. When that happens, the sudden change can cause the engine to stall while the vehicle is being driven.
Certain Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross, and Outlander vehicles have a possible software problem in the control unit that manages the brake system. This could stop safety features such as automatic emergency braking, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or the brake auto-hold function from working when they are needed. Dealers will update the software in the hydraulic control unit to fix the problem.
Certain 2018 Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles have a Forward Collision Mitigation system that detects pedestrians. Because of incorrect software, the system's control unit may apply the brakes for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected. This means the vehicle could keep braking on its own after the system should have released the brakes, since the software isn't correctly recognizing when to stop applying them.
Outlander Sport model years compared
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2018–2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. 3 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Transmission Software Can Stall Engine" (NHTSA campaign 22V563000), reported Aug 2, 2022.
Which Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model year has the most recalls?
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has the most, with 2 recalls. The 2019 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Is there a do-not-drive or park-outside recall on the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
No. None of the 3 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
How do I check whether my Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Mitsubishi dealer, including for second owners.
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Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: