2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev problems, complaints & recalls
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 (12)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-08 · DEALER LETTER 260708 · Other
this dealer letter informs dealers that the second edition of the high voltage safety online course is now available.
Electrical System 2026-07-06 · TSB-26-54-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin sent to dealers provides guidance to assist dealers with reflashing the ecu-audio amp software to remedy issues with the dynamic sound yamaha ultimate 12-speaker system.
Showing the 6 most recent of 12 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.