2026 Mitsubishi Outlander problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (1) · Engine (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Back Over Prevention:software 2026-08-25 · campaign 26V549000 · 67,146 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Outlander and 2026 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to improper software programming, the Alliance In-Vehicle Infotainment (A-IVI) system may fail to display the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view 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 September 24, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-002. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.
Service bulletins (32)
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.
Engine 2026-09-28 · SC-26-003 CUSTOMER LETTER · Service Campaign
this service campaign customer letter explains that the check engine lamp may illuminate due to incorrect software in the engine control unit (ecu), and that may cause the advanced driver assistance systems (adas) to be restricted or disabled.
Structure:body 2026-08-19 · TSB-26-51-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides instructions on how to verify by physical inspection that a replacement front bumper face is the correct design and variation for the vehicle being serviced.
Engine 2026-08-19 · SC-26-003 · Service Campaign
this service campaign bulletin sent to dealers provides instructions to reflash the ecu to address fault codes p0128-00, p2096-00 and p050a.
Engine 2026-07-31 · SC-26-002 · Service Campaign
this service campaign bulletin sent to dealers provides instructions to reflash the ecu to address fault codes p0128-00, p2096-00 and p050a.
Structure:body 2026-07-28 · PB-DG-001-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this parts bulletin sent to dealers explains and corrects a mislabeling issue caused by a mid-cycle design change.
Structure:body 2026-07-16 · TSB-26-52-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin sent to dealers explains the repair procedure for the front flap of the cup holder detaching.
Showing the 6 most recent of 32 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-21 · Engine“this is the issue i’m having with this vehicle since i purchased it july3,2026 car shuts off in middle of road and car also loss of power in middle of road while still trying to press gas then jerks backfire issue was reported to dealership. brand new vehicle but keep having issues that’s not being reported …”
2026-06-06 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“engine malfunction service now appeared (error) i took the vehicle to the dealership for evaluation. the mechanic checked, reset, and reprogrammed the module. i was instructed to return if the error occurred. it did after driving 5 miles. the mechanic rechecked for possibly having different errors. i was instructed that it was okay to drive with …”
2026-05-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System“following sustained highway operation and varied elevations in tropical conditions, the vehicle’s auto start-stop system may activate during traffic congestion. in certain instances, the battery warning light illuminates upon engine automatic restart. if the auto start stop is activated once more on the engine restart the battery warning light will…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.