NHTSA Campaign 22V563000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Reported Aug 2, 2022 · 76,508 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2019 76,508
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2020 76,508
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2021 76,508
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2022 76,508

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V563000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.