Model year record

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls & problems

The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (3 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints3filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Back over preventionAug 25, 2026

Software

Recall 26V54900067,146 vehicles

Problem: 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 the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 is SR-26-002. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2026 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SUV MHEV AWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	Not Rated

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2026 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SUV MHEV FWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	Not Rated

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander NHTSA side pole crash test — NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Outlander 2WD Hybrid

28mpg combined

City / highway	26 / 31 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S8) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,400/year to fuel

Outlander 4WD Hybrid

27mpg combined

City / highway	26 / 30 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S8) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $2,500/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Engine	3	—
Electrical system	2	—
Fuel/propulsion system	1	—
Forward collision avoidanceWarnings	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Engine
This is the issue Iâm 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 backfire issue was reported to dealership. Brand new vehicle but keep having issues thatâs not being reported
Aug 20, 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 occurred. It did after driving 5 miles. The mechanic rechecked for possibly having different errors. I was instructed that it was okay to drive with the errors. Unfortunately, after coming to a stop, I was unable to accelerate! I was on a major road and I was unable to move off to the side of the road. The vehicle in this state is life-threatening. (A tanker truck thankfully was able to stop!) I was able to limp to the dealer where I purchased the vehicle. NOTE: This has been a well-documented…
Jun 5, 2026
Electrical system
Following sustained highway operation and varied elevations in tropical conditions, the vehicleâs Auto Start-Stop system may activate during traffic congestion. In certain instances, the battery warning light illuminates upon engine automatic restart. If the auto start stop is activated once more on the engine restart the battery warning light will turn off. I went to the dealership and they wanted me to leave the vehicle for diagnostics or kept using it which will change the Mild Hybrid battery and avoid recurrence. But the issue keeps happening.
Apr 30, 2026

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.