2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander
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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Software (back over prevention)
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…
Remedy: 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…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 b”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 21, 2026 · Engine
“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 o”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 6, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander (Outlander 2WD, Outlander 4WD, Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–28 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 23–27 / 27–31 |
| Fuel | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.5/2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1); Automatic (AV-S6); Automatic (AV-S8) |
Compare Mitsubishi Outlander model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Outlander model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander
How do I know if my 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 26V549000).
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
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- Lancer865 complaints
- Montero783 complaints
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- Diamante505 complaints
- Outlander Sport476 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.