The Lemon IndexMitsubishi Outlander recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2003–2025 Mitsubishi Outlander, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 41
2 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Back over prevention · recall issued Aug 2026 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open
Due to improper software programming, the Alliance In-Vehicle Infotainment (A-IVI) system may fail to display the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
67,146 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V549000
- Body structure · recall issued Apr 2026 · model years 2014–2020 New: most likely still open
The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
108,046 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V252000
- Body structure · recall issued Aug 2025 · model years 2014–2020
The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the li.
121,529 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V507000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Jun 2025 · model years 2022–2025
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.
198,940 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V369000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Jun 2023 · model years 2022–2023
Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the backup camera rearview image may not appear on the display.
89,907 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V345000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Jul 2022 · model year 2022
The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error.
56,080 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V470000
- Seat belts · recall issued May 2022 · model year 2022
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 restra…
2,865 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V335000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jan 2022 · model year 2022
The commutator and wires inside the fuel pump may be fused incorrectly, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
16,616 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V027000
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- Body structure · recall issued Oct 2021 · model year 2022
In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
1 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V821000
- Seat belts · recall issued Aug 2021 · model year 2022
The front and second-row passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
3,735 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V596000
- Parking brake · recall issued Nov 2020 · model year 2016
The rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts could have been peeled off during the assembly process.
21,758 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V741000
- Seat belts · recall issued Jul 2020 · model years 2014–2019
The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down.
177,000 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V403000
- Body structure · recall issued May 2020 · model years 2008–2013
The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from.
141,200 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V279000
- Seat belts · recall issued May 2020 · model years 2019–2020
The seat belt for the right side second-row seat may have been assembled incorrectly.
3,241 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V280000
- Automatic emergency braking · recall issued Sep 2018 · model years 2017–2018 Plug-in hybrid only
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 Stabili…
58,916 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V621000
- Electrical · recall issued Sep 2018 · model years 2017–2018
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.
9,166 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V620000
- Equipment · recall issued Sep 2018 · model years 2018–2019
The Certification Label lists an incorrect rear wheel rim size.
14,791 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V591000
- Visibility · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2007–2010
The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.
56,641 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V071000
- Engine · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2008–2012
The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.
141,053 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V069000
- Parking brake · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2014–2016
Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
170,354 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V070000
- Electrical · recall issued Sep 2017 · model years 2015–2017
These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
132,552 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V609000
- Visibility · recall issued Jul 2017 · model years 2007–2013
In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole.
100,082 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V461000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Apr 2017 · model year 2016
The inside door latch mechanisms may not latch securely in high temperatures, allowing the doors to open while vehicle is in motion.
35,674 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V233000
- Visibility · recall issued Oct 2016 · model years 2007–2013
In the affected 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.
100,082 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V791000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2016 · model year 2016
The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.
82,436 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V563000
- Suspension · recall issued Jun 2016 · model years 2003–2013
In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross me.
194,674 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V458000
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2015 · model years 2009–2010
The affected vehicles have an electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers.
53,396 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V232000
- Visibility · recall issued Apr 2015 · model years 2009–2011
In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.
76,958 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V233000
- Lights · recall issued Sep 2014 · model years 2007–2009
In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction causing the brake lights to not illuminate during brake application.
37,145 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V564000
- Engine · recall issued Sep 2014 · model years 2008–2011
The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped).
165,923 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V562000
- Steering · recall issued Jun 2014 · model years 2007–2013
A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
203 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V366000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jun 2014 · model years 2007, 2009
During servicing, the affected vehicles were repaired with replacement transfer case assemblies whose oil seal may come out of position.
5 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V365000
- Service brakes, air · recall issued Mar 2009 · model years 2008–2009
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 39,711 MY 2008-2009 OUTLANDER AND LACER VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued Dec 2008 · model years 2007–2008
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 21,493 MY 2007-2008 OUTLANDER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LED TYPE STOP LAMPS AND DISTRIBUTED IN THE UNITED STATES AND PUERTO RICO.
- Seats · recall issued Feb 2008 · model years 2007–2008
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 5,400 MY 2007-2008 OUTLANDER PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS…
- Equipment · recall issued Sep 2004 · model years 2003–2004
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE …
- Trailer hitches · recall issued Apr 2004 · model years 2003–2004
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH DEALER-INSTALLED TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS AND CONTROL MODULE.
- Equipment · recall issued Feb 2004 · model year 2003
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN A STEP-BY-STEP DESCRIPTION FOR HEAD…
- Visibility · recall issued Nov 2003 · model year 2004
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES LOCATED IN THE CARIBBEAN, DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING ERROR IN THE ELECTRONIC TIMING AND CONTROL SYSTEM (ETACS), WHILE USING THE INTERMITTENT WIPER MODE, THE INTERMITTENT WIPER SWEEP T…
- Electrical · recall issued May 2003 · model year 2003
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER COULD ENTER THE FRONT FLOORBOARD AREA FROM OPENINGS IN THE SIDE SILL OR UPPER DASH AREA.
- Speed control · recall issued Jan 2003 · model year 2003
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DURING EXTREMELY LOW TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, ICE CAN BUILD UP INSIDE THE ENGINE THROTTLE VALVE.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Outlander?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Outlander have?
41 recall campaigns across model years 2003–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 124.
Which Mitsubishi Outlander year has the most recalls?
The 2009, with 13 campaigns. 2008: 12, 2010: 10, 2007: 9.
What are most Mitsubishi Outlander recalls about?
Visibility: 5 of the 41 campaigns. Then back over prevention (4) and body structure (4).
What is the newest Mitsubishi Outlander recall?
Back over prevention, filed Aug 2026 (NHTSA 26V549000): Due to improper software programming, the Alliance In-Vehicle Infotainment (A-IVI) system may fail to display the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
What is the biggest Mitsubishi Outlander recall?
NHTSA 25V369000 (back over prevention, Jun 2025) covers 198,940 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. 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.
How do I check if my Mitsubishi Outlander has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Mitsubishi dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Mitsubishi Outlander: problems and best years · All Mitsubishi recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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