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NHTSA Recall 22V563000: Software (power train)

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 76,508 vehicles. It affects 2019–2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

76,508
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2022
owners notified (August 24)
NHTSA campaign22V563000
Manufacturer campaignSR-22-004
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › CONTROL MODULE › SOFTWARE
Report receivedAugust 2, 2022
Owner notificationAugust 24, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 22V563000

Make and modelModel years
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.