Mitsubishi Motors Issues Recall for Outlander SUVs

Mitsubishi Motors North America has initiated a recall affecting nearly 200,000 Outlander and Outlander plug-in hybrid electric SUVs due to software issues that may disrupt the rear camera functionality.

The automaker reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that approximately 198,900 units from the 2022 to 2024 model years, specifically the 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV SUV, may experience instances where the display can “freeze or show black screens.”

The NHTSA’s recall documentation noted that backup camera feeds could be “lost” during use, heightening the risk of accidents and potentially compromising compliance with federal rear visibility standards.

Mitsubishi attributed the malfunction to “inappropriate software programming” within the infotainment systems of these vehicles.

The recalled Outlander models were produced from early February 2021 through late December 2024, while the affected Outlander PHEV models were made from late September 2022 to April 2025.

This recall will “replace and expand” a previous one issued in May 2023, according to the NHTSA.

Notably, there have been no reported injuries or fatalities linked to the issues prompting this recall.

Owners of the affected vehicles are expected to receive notification letters by the end of June.

The recall report explains that customers should bring their vehicles to a dealer to reprogram the infotainment system using “countermeasure software,” which will incur no costs for the owners.

Mitsubishi emphasized that those who had previously addressed recall 23V345 will need to obtain the new treatment as well.

Customers will be contacted later this month and are encouraged to reach out to any local Mitsubishi dealer, not necessarily the one from which they purchased their vehicle.

In recent months, several other automakers have faced similar recalls related to backup camera problems.

For instance, Volvo recalled about 413,000 vehicles in early May due to backup camera display issues, while over 27,800 Polestar 2 electric vehicles from the 2021-2025 range also faced a recall last month for rear camera visualization problems.

Additionally, in April, Porsche Car North America recalled more than 8,500 Macan Electric Crossovers for concerns tied to backup cameras.

Mitsubishi provides an online tool where vehicle owners can check their eligibility for a recall by entering their vehicle identification number (VIN).