2022 Mitsubishi Outlander problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (62) · Fuel/Propulsion System (12) · Wheels (10)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
26 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (7)
Back Over Prevention:software 2025-06-02 · campaign 25V369000 · 198,940 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the rearview camera image may freeze, or not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2025. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-25-001. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V345. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V345 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Back Over Prevention:display Function 2023-06-06 · campaign 23V345000 · 89,907 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Outlander and 2023 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the backup camera rearview image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2023. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-23-001. This recall was replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V369.
Back Over Prevention:display Function 2022-07-08 · campaign 22V470000 · 56,080 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-88-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-003. This recall was replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V369.
Seat Belts:rear/Other:retractor 2022-05-13 · campaign 22V335000 · 2,865 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) in the right front, second-row right, and second-row left seat belt assemblies may deactivate before the seat belts are fully retracted, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-88-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-002.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2022-01-24 · campaign 22V027000 · 16,616 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The commutator and wires inside the fuel pump may be fused incorrectly, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-001.
Structure:body:roof And Pillars 2021-10-18 · campaign 21V821000 · 1 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling one 2022 Outlander vehicle. A software programming error with a welding robot may have caused the vehicle's center pillar to be welded incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and 216, "Roof Crush Resistance."
Risk: In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
Fix: MMNA will repurchase and replace the affected vehicle, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-009.
Seat Belts:rear/Other:retractor 2021-08-02 · campaign 21V596000 · 3,735 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The front and second-row passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the right front seat belt assembly, and the right and left second-row seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 28, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-007.
Service bulletins (189)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2026-08-19 · TSB-24-34-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this revised technical service bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy fluid leaks from the rear shock absorber.
Structure:body 2026-07-21 · TSB-26-42A-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this revised technical service bulletin provides guidance regarding hood flutter due to a non-reinforced hood and replacement under an extended warranty.
Seat Belts 2026-07-16 · TSB-26-52-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin sent to dealers explains that every front seat belt retractor concern must be documented through a mi-tech case before any repair or part replacement is performed.
Power Train 2026-06-18 · TSB-25-27-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin sent to dealers addresses the issue of abnormal noise and vibration from the rear differential assembly and provides the procedure to complete the repair.
Lane Departure: Warning 2026-05-08 · TSB-26-54-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin sent to dealers addresses why the mi-pilot assist/adaptive cruise stops working and provides guidance to collect and report diagnostic trouble codes.
Structure:body 2026-05-01 · WB2026-008 · Warranty Program/Extension
this warranty bulletin sent to dealers, related to tsb-26-42a-002, details the warranty claim submission process and coverage application.
Showing the 6 most recent of 189 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-29 · Engine“1. engine motor mount. yes, it is available for inspection. 2. malfunctions to engine due to the unstable enforcement of engine. 3. unknown if a reproduced issue. i've owned several vehicles and have never had to replace the motor mounts. in additon this vehicle is a 2022 (4 years). 4. yes, it has been inspected by a reputable automotive establish…”
2026-10-15 · Electrical System“i am writing to escalate a severe safety violation by my dealership regarding my 2022 mitsubishi outlander. my infotainment screen is freezing and looping black, which leaves me without a functioning rearview safety camera. i brought the vehicle in for safety recall sr-25-001 (nhtsa campaign 25v369), but the software update failed. the dealership i…”
2026-09-24 · Fuel System, Gasoline“the contact owns a 2022 mitsubishi outlander. the contact stated that there was a strong odor of gasoline odor inside the cabin, causing the driver and passengers to experience nausea, and the windows needed to be opened while driving the vehicle. the contact stated that the failure was intermittent and occurred after refueling the vehicle. the man…”
2026-09-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System“while operating my 2022 mitsubishi outlander, a strong raw gasoline odor began entering the passenger compartment through the hvac vents. the odor is present while driving but becomes significantly stronger when the vehicle is stopped and idling. after the engine is turned off, the gasoline odor gradually improves. the condition has occurred repeat…”
2026-09-22 · Structure:body“the hood on my 2022 mitsubishi outlander has visibly fluttered, shaken and bounced while driving since i purchased the vehicle used on march 15, 2024, with approximately 80,000 miles. this has been an ongoing condition throughout my ownership, not a single isolated incident. the movement is especially noticeable at highway speeds and can be clearly…”
2026-09-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System“strong gas smell coming into can of car and through air vents when ideling …”
2026-08-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“since the first summer of ownership, a strong gasoline odor enters the passenger cabin. it is worst above roughly 100f ambient, a daily condition in southern [xxx], and is present while driving, while idling with the a/c on, and while the vehicle sits parked. the odor is strong enough that the vehicle cannot be parked in an attached garage in summe…”
2026-08-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System“after pumping gas there is a strong smell of gasoline in the vehicle. this is a safety issue for anyone in the vehicle inhaling the fumes. it seems to get stronger when the vehicle is on (for instance at a stop light) the dealership acknowledge this was more common for the 2024 and 2025 models and only a service alert. vehicle has been inspec…”
2026-08-19 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera“the front and rear backup cameras on my 2022 mitsubishi outlander have completely failed, leaving me with a blank, black screen. this creates a severe safety hazard when parking and reversing. my vehicle's vin explicitly shows an active "remedy status: repair available" on the official mitsubishi portal for safety recalls sr-25-001, sr-23-001, and …”
2026-07-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System“make and model of my car was recalled for a faulty fuel pump system, however my car was never listed as being one of those recalled, my fuel has now gone out due to this and i should be able to have this repaired. car stalled in the middle of a busy intersection, will work once jumped, battery and alternator were both tested.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.