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2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 10
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 85
Latest campaign: May 18, 2020

Recall summary by component10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Visibility	4	Feb 9, 2018	18V103000 16V792000 15V233000 13V255000
Structure	2	May 18, 2020	20V279000 16V867000
Engine and engine cooling	2	Jan 26, 2018	18V069000 14V562000
Equipment	1	Sep 21, 2015	15V579000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Sep 12, 2014	14V560000

Safety recalls10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 18, 2020Latest campaign


May 18, 202020V279000	Structure: frame and members A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V279000 What's wrong 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. Risk A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003. Campaign NHTSA 20V279000 · May 18, 2020
Feb 9, 201818V103000	Visibility: windshield wiper/washer linkages Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V103000 What's wrong 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. Risk Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-004. Campaign NHTSA 18V103000 · Feb 9, 2018
Jan 26, 201818V069000	Engine and engine cooling: engine gasoline If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V069000 What's wrong Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach. Risk If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001. Campaign NHTSA 18V069000 · Jan 26, 2018
Dec 2, 201616V867000	Structure: body hatchback/liftgate 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V867000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lift gate supports, free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-011. Campaign NHTSA 16V867000 · Dec 2, 2016
Oct 31, 201616V792000	Visibility: windshield wiper/washer motor Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V792000 What's wrong Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to January 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor. Risk Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The manufacturer has begun the recall, but parts are not yet available; a second notice will be sent when parts are available. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-010. Campaign NHTSA 16V792000 · Oct 31, 2016
Sep 21, 201515V579000	Equipment: other labels A vehicle must comply with all regulatory requirements to ensure that it is safe. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V579000 What's wrong Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured on December 3, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with incorrect certification labels that were installed during manufacturing. The incorrect labels do not have the correct vehicle identification numbers (VIN) printed on the label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." Risk A vehicle must comply with all regulatory requirements to ensure that it is safe. Remedy Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will install corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-010. Campaign NHTSA 15V579000 · Sep 21, 2015

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component85

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

85Complaints filed

6Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

7Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Engine	26	31	0	0
Electrical system	15	18	1	0
Unknown or other	12	14	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	9	11	0	0
Power train	9	11	0	0
Visibility/wiper	9	11	0	0
Air bags	8	9	5	6
Service brakes	7	8	1	0
Suspension	6	7	1	0
Seat belts	5	6	0	0
Structure	4	5	0	0
Vehicle speed control	4	5	0	0
Visibility	3	4	0	0
Exterior lighting	3	4	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	3	4	0	0

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Visibility
“The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers were fully engaged; however, wiper motor failed to operate as intended.”
Filed 06/17/2025 · ODI 11667422
Air bags
“Since I bought my car in 2021 the air bag system sensor goes off as well as the seatbelt light even if my seatbelt is on.”
Filed 03/09/2025 · ODI 11647273
Electrical system
“Not starting due to corrosion issues”
Filed 06/01/2024 · ODI 11591869

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2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recall questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The most recent, 20V279000 (reported May 18, 2020), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls for?

The largest group is visibility, with 4 campaigns. Others: structure (2), engine and engine cooling (2), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 26 complaints out of 85 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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Recall summary by component10

Safety recalls10

Structure: frame and members

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer linkages

Engine and engine cooling: engine gasoline

Structure: body hatchback/liftgate

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer motor

Equipment: other labels