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2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The most recent was reported on March 5, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: OUTLANDER SPORT.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
21V144000March 5, 2021Structure › Frame And Members
20V279000May 18, 2020Structure › Frame And Members
18V103000February 9, 2018Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages
18V070000January 26, 2018Parking Brake
17V609000September 29, 2017Electrical System › Starter Assembly › Relay
16V792000October 31, 2016Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor
16V563000July 28, 2016Power Train › Automatic Transmission
16V548000July 22, 2016Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit And Lines
14V744000November 21, 2014Seat Belts

Systems involved: Power Train (2) · Structure (2) · Suspension (2) · Visibility (2) · Electrical System (1) · Parking Brake (1) · Seat Belts (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V144000Manufacturer no. SR-21-001

Structure › Frame And Members

Report received by NHTSA
March 5, 2021
Owner notification
March 22, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
15,347 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER SPORT

Components: Structure › Frame And Members; Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

Defect summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure, such as from road salt use.

Safety risk

A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied, or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-001. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-279. Owners not previously notified under 20V-279 were notified on March 22, 2021.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V144000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V279000Manufacturer no. SR-20-003

Structure › Frame And Members

Report received by NHTSA
May 18, 2020
Owner notification
August 7, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
141,200 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER SPORT

Components: Structure › Frame And Members; Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

Defect summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.

Safety risk

A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V279000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V103000Manufacturer no. SR-18-004

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages

Report received by NHTSA
February 9, 2018
Owner notification
March 27, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
158,651 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
July 20, 2012 – November 25, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER SPORT

Defect summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.

Safety risk

Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-004.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V103000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V070000Manufacturer no. SR-18-002

Parking Brake

Report received by NHTSA
January 26, 2018
Owner notification
March 27, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
170,354 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
July 20, 2012 – November 25, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER SPORT

Defect summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.

Safety risk

If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. Dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-002.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V070000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V609000Manufacturer no. SR-17-005

Electrical System › Starter Assembly › Relay

Report received by NHTSA
September 29, 2017
Owner notification
October 24, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
132,552 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
October 15, 2014 – November 25, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER SPORT

Defect summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.

Safety risk

If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V609000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V792000Manufacturer no. SR-16-010

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor

Report received by NHTSA
October 31, 2016
Owner notification
January 20, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
93,801 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
July 20, 2012 – January 5, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER SPORT

Defect summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to January 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor.

Safety risk

Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The manufacturer has begun the recall, but parts are not yet available; a second notice will be sent when parts are available. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-010.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V792000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V563000Manufacturer no. SR-16-006

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
July 28, 2016
Owner notification
August 15, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
82,436 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
June 25, 2014 – November 25, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER SPORT

Components: Power Train › Automatic Transmission; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Defect summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.

Safety risk

A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MMNA has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-006.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V563000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V548000Manufacturer no. SR-16-005

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit And Lines

Report received by NHTSA
July 22, 2016
Owner notification
August 15, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
45,731 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
June 25, 2014 – November 25, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER SPORT

Defect summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured June 25, 2014, through November 25, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0L engine and a continuously variable transmission (CVT). During assembly, a clamp for a CVT hose may not have been properly secured, allowing the hose to detach and leak transmission fluid.

Safety risk

If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if leaking transmission fluid contacts an a hot surface there is an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose clamps, correcting their installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-16-005.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V548000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V744000Manufacturer no. SR-14-011

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
November 21, 2014
Owner notification
December 1, 2014
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
54,779 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
July 20, 2012 – July 23, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER SPORT

Defect summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured July 20, 2012, to July 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt lap end attachment fastener may not be torqued to specification, and the fastener may loosen with time.

Safety risk

A loosened and weakened fastener may not be capable of withstanding the load forces associated with a vehicle crash, leaving the seat occupant insufficiently restrained and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt lap end attachment fastener, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-714-372-6000. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-011.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V744000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 8, 2021.