2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, and owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition (forward collision avoidance) and software (electrical system)
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system that detects pedestrians. Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for…
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software, free of charge. The recall is began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's…
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Adaptive cruise control (forward collision avoidance) and 3 other components
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system and 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross vehicles and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and/or an Electric…
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hydraulic Unit-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this…
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 52,884 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Air bag symbol is lit on dash. Technicians unable to find issue, nor were they able to reset light. I feel the importance of said system functioning properly needs addressed. Not just we e can't find”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 8, 2026 · Air bags
“Center seat belt will not retract, causing the belt to be unusable and unsafe.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 6, 2026 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander (Outlander 2WD, Outlander 4WD, Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport 2WD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–27 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20–25 / 26–30 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/2.4/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1); Automatic (AV-S6); Automatic (S6); Manual 5-spd |
Compare Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 10 | 30 |
| 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 6 | 14 |
| 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 10 | 42 |
| 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 6 | 41 |
| 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 9 | 182 |
| 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 8 | 26 |
| 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 0 | 27 |
| 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2 | 21 |
| 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 1 | 26 |
| 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 1 | 26 |
| 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 1 | 19 |
| 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 1 | 11 |
| 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 0 | 7 |
| 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
How do I know if my 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mitsubishi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V620000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mitsubishi models
- Eclipse2,135 complaints
- Galant1,788 complaints
- Outlander1,322 complaints
- Lancer865 complaints
- Montero783 complaints
- Mirage702 complaints
- Diamante505 complaints
- 3000GT461 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.