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2025-2026 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 25, 2026.

Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.

What's recalled

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."

The risk

A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Who's affected

67,146 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2026 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev.

Compared with

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has 2 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 2 in all of 2025.

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

Before this

34 earlier NHTSA recalls by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

What to do and when

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.

NHTSA's record, word for word

Check it yourself

NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.

  • Mitsubishi Outlander 2025-2026
  • Mitsubishi Outlander Phev 2026
NHTSA recall number26V549000
ManufacturerMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Recall typeVehicle
ComponentBACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received by NHTSAAug. 25, 2026
Potentially affected67,146 vehicles
Manufacturer's recall numberSR-26-002
“Do not drive” warningNo
Fire risk when parked (“park outside”)No

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record