2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls and problems

The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 1 recall and 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Pictured: a 2020 model; the 2021 may differ in details. Photo: 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2021 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 16 Outlander Sport model years — 10th most.

1recalls
19complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
22,000median 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

Electrical System6
Engine6
Unknown or other4
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Power Train3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Lane Departure2
Back Over Prevention1
Fuel System1
Seat Belts1

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

Complaints by year filed

2022: 4 complaints20222023: 3 complaints20232024: 6 complaints202462025: 2 complaints20252026: 4 complaints20264

2021 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 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2021 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 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (6), engine (6), unknown or other (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.