Recall 22V-563
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recalled the 2019 to 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: Power train (automatic transmission, control module, software).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 22V-563
- Reported
- August 2, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 76,508 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-004.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2019 to 2022