Mitsubishi’s Best-Selling SUV in the U.S. Caught in Ongoing Recall

The Best-Selling Mitsubishi in the U.S.

The Mitsubishi Outlander is the automaker’s most popular model in America. In fact, with the sales of the Outlander and Outlander PHEV combined, the nameplate represents nearly half of the Japanese marque’s sales, for 2024 and in the first quarter of this year. It’s safe to say that if you own a Mitsubishi, there’s a 50% chance that you’re driving an Outlander SUV.

That said, owners of America’s favorite Mitsubishi should heed this call: nearly 200,000 units are being recalled for rearview camera issues, covering 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV models, manufactured between February 2021 and April 2025. Worse still, this latest recall includes previously recalled vehicles for the same issue.

Third Recall For Same Issue

Differing from the fuel pump problem of 2022, the issue this time is simple: the affected vehicles may display a blank screen when put in reverse. Apart from not complying with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 111, the problem is a safety risk, especially for those who tend to rely on cameras instead of mirrors when backing up.

The first backup camera issue was reported in 2022, involving 56,080 Outlander units, prompting a recall in the same year. The second was nearly a year later, which added the PHEV models to the affected models.

Interestingly, reverse camera display issues are on the rise, affecting various automakers over the past few weeks alone.

Of note, backup cameras became mandatory in all new passenger vehicles in the U.S. on May 21, 2018, as a way to increase visibility when in reverse, preventing accidents and injuries.

Simple Remedy We Hope Will Last

According to the non-compliance recall report published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there’s a software error in the infotainment system of the affected vehicles. While Mitsubishi claims that it is not aware of any reports of death or injury, there have been six field reports and 358 warranty claims connected to the defect.

As a remedy to the issue, Mitsubishi dealers will be updating the software of the infotainment system. A reimbursement program is also in place for those who have incurred costs for the repair. The company said that all vehicles produced after April 22, 2025, were already programmed with an updated software package.

Dealers will be notified in a few days about the recall, including the instructions for the remedy, while owners will be notified by the end of this month.