Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V563000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module: software

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-08-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V563000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module: software

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: control module: software
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
76,508
Reported to NHTSA
2022-08-02
Owners notified
2022-08-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport2022 2021 2020 2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.