NHTSA recall 22V563000
Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module › Software
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Reported Aug 2, 202276,508 vehicles affectedMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Maker’s number SR-22-004
The defect
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.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.