Recall 22V563000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Report Date
20220802
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

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 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
2021 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.