Mitsubishi Outlander Recall for Rearview Camera Software Issue
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Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling certain 2025-2026 Outlander and 2026 Outlander PHEV vehicles due to a software issue that may prevent the rearview camera from displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on September 1, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
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."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers certain 2025-2026 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV vehicles, with a total of 201,438 units affected. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V549000 and MMNA's recall number is SR-26-002.
What You Should Do
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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.
Why This Matters
A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V549000. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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