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2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
19
Latest campaign
Aug 2, 2022

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train1Aug 2, 2022

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Aug 2, 2022Latest campaign
Aug 2, 202222V563000

Power train: automatic transmission control module

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V563000
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.
Risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V563000 · Aug 2, 2022
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).

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Owner complaints by component19

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
19Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system632000
Engine526000
Unknown or other421000
Power train316000
Vehicle speed control316000
Forward collision avoidance316000
Lane departure211000
Back over prevention15000
Fuel/propulsion system15000
Engine and engine cooling15000
Seat belts15000

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

  • Power train

    “I own a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Mitsubishi's records show that Safety Recall C2204R/SR-22-004 was previously completed on my vehicle.”

    Filed 09/22/2026 · ODI 11766146
  • Engine

    “At freeway speeds in the heat the vehicle intermittently and suddenly flashes yellow check engine light and vehicle shakes as it loses most of the engine power, forcing a slow or stop to "limp it" off the highway.”

    Filed 09/19/2026 · ODI 11765535
  • Unknown or other

    “The brand new from the factory transmission that got replaced at a dealership to “fix” the initial recall stalled and went into limp mode while driving at under 50,000 miles.”

    Filed 03/25/2026 · ODI 11726925

Other Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model years

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2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The most recent, 22V563000 (reported August 2, 2022), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 19 filed with NHTSA (32%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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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