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2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 9
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 232
Latest campaign: Mar 5, 2021

Recall summary by component9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Visibility	2	Feb 9, 2018	18V103000 16V792000
Power train	2	Jul 28, 2016	16V563000 16V548000
Suspension	1	Mar 5, 2021	21V144000
Structure	1	May 18, 2020	20V279000
Parking brake	1	Jan 26, 2018	18V070000
Electrical system	1	Sep 29, 2017	17V609000
Seat belts	1	Nov 21, 2014	14V744000

Safety recalls9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 5, 2021Latest campaign


Mar 5, 202121V144000	Suspension: front control arm A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V144000 What's wrong Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold, 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, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-001. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-279. Owners not previously notified under 20V-279 were notified on March 22, 2021. Campaign NHTSA 21V144000 · Mar 5, 2021
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, 201818V070000	Parking brake If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V070000 What's wrong Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind. Risk If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. Dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. These repairs will be performed 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-18-002. Campaign NHTSA 18V070000 · Jan 26, 2018
Sep 29, 201717V609000	Electrical system: starter assembly relay If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V609000 What's wrong Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating. Risk If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash. Remedy MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005. Campaign NHTSA 17V609000 · Sep 29, 2017
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

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 component232

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

232Complaints filed

6Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

5Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	142	61	1	1	0
Engine	46	20	2	1	0
Vehicle speed control	31	13	1	0	0
Unknown or other	26	11	0	0	0
Electrical system	25	11	2	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	18	8	0	0	0
Service brakes	16	7	1	0	0
Air bags	10	4	5	0	5
Visibility/wiper	8	3	0	0	0
Suspension	5	2	0	0	0
Steering	5	2	0	0	0
Parking brake	4	2	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	3	1	0	0	0
Seat belts	3	1	0	0	0
Structure	3	1	0	0	0

7 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

Air bags
“Front air bags did not deploy upon impact at approximately 40mph”
Filed 07/20/2026 · ODI 11751527
Power train
“While driving on a highway at approximately 55–60 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost its ability to accelerate and maintain power.”
Filed 07/06/2026 · ODI 11748513
Power train
“Purchased used car in July 2024 and was able to drive it maybe 2 months and the transmission would not shift and would come to a complete stop.”
Filed 06/29/2026 · ODI 11747268

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2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?

NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The most recent, 21V144000 (reported March 5, 2021), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls for?

The largest group is visibility, with 2 campaigns. Others: power train (2), suspension (1), structure (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 142 complaints out of 232 filed with NHTSA (61%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 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 component9

Safety recalls9

Suspension: front control arm

Structure: frame and members

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer linkages

Parking brake

Electrical system: starter assembly relay

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer motor