Known Recalls

Model year record

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 36 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system86,000 mi
Unknown or other6—
Engine56,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings3—
Lane departure: blind spot detection3—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking2—
Power train2900 mi
Vehicle speed control2—
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor147,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1—
Seat belts1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal122,000 mi

The 2020 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2022 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.