Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
22V563000NHTSA report received August 2022Model years: 2019–2022
NHTSA campaign 22V563000: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport power train recall
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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the CVT-ECU software, free of charge.
20V741000NHTSA report received November 2020Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 20V741000: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport parking brake recall
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts could have been peeled off during the assembly process. As a result, water entering the rear brake caliper boot may cause the parking brake operating shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
Consequence: If the parking brake operating shafts bind, the parking brakes may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brakes do not engage properly, the vehicle could rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies, free of charge.
20V279000NHTSA report received May 2020Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 20V279000: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport structure recall
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Consequence: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members.
18V620000NHTSA report received September 2018Model years: 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V620000: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport electrical system recall
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system that detects pedestrians. Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software, free of charge.
18V621000NHTSA report received September 2018Model years: 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V621000: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport forward collision avoidance recall
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system and 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross vehicles and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and/or an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system. The software for the Hydraulic Unit Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may be incorrect, possibly preventing the intervention of a safety system such as automatic emergency braking, Anti-lock Braking (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), or the Brake Auto Hold (BAH) function when any of these systems are in use.
Consequence: If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hydraulic Unit-ECU software, free of charge.
18V103000NHTSA report received February 2018Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 18V103000: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport visibility recall
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.
Consequence: Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge.
18V070000NHTSA report received January 2018Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 18V070000: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport parking brake recall
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
Consequence: If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary.
17V609000NHTSA report received September 2017Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 17V609000: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport electrical system recall
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
Consequence: If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge.
17V233000NHTSA report received April 2017Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 17V233000: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport latches/locks/linkages recall
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The inside door latch mechanisms may not latch securely in high temperatures, allowing the doors to open while vehicle is in motion.
Consequence: If a door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches, free of charge.
16V867000NHTSA report received December 2016Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V867000: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport structure recall
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to June 1, 2012, and 2016 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured January 11, 2016, to July 8, 2016. The lift gate support outer tube on the affected vehicles may have insufficient anti-corrosion treatment that can allow the outer tube to corrode due to salt and water penetration.
Consequence: If the outer tube corrodes, there may be a rapid loss of the gas used to provide lift assistance, causing the lift gate to fall suddenly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lift gate supports, free of charge.
16V563000NHTSA report received July 2016Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V563000: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport power train recall
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.
Consequence: A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): MMNA has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software, free of charge.
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Other subcompact SUVs to weigh against the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: parking brake, structure, electrical system, power train, latches/locks/linkages, visibility. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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