2019–2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign 22V563000 · 77K units potentially affected · filed Aug 2, 2022
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V563000
- Manufacturer no.
- SR-22-004
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Units affected
- 76,508
- Report received
- Aug 2, 2022
- Owner letters
- Aug 24, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022