2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls and problems

The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 1 recall and 26 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Photo: 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2020 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 16 Outlander Sport model years — 8th most.

1recalls
26complaints
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
57,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Power Train

Aug 2, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V563000 · 76,508 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine8
Unknown or other7
Power Train6
Electrical System5
Seat Belts3
Air Bags1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Fuel System1
Service Brakes1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2020: 3 complaints20202021: 4 complaints20212022: 3 complaints20222023: 5 complaints20232024: 8 complaints202482025: 2 complaints20252026: 1 complaints20261

2020 vs. other Mitsubishi Outlander Sport years

2011: 30 complaints20112012: 14 complaints2013: 42 complaints20132014: 41 complaints2015: 186 complaints20151862016: 26 complaints2017: 27 complaints20172018: 22 complaints2019: 26 complaints20192020: 26 complaints2021: 19 complaints20212022: 11 complaints2023: 7 complaints20232024: 1 complaints2025: 1 complaints20252026: 3 complaints20263

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2020. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, the latest from Aug 2, 2022 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (8), unknown or other (7), power train (6). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.