Outlander Camera Recall

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Outlander Recall Details

When folks think of Mitsubishi in the U.S., the Outlander often comes to mind. It’s their star player, making up nearly half of the brand’s sales stateside in recent times. Of course, that’s not too surprising when considering the Outlander’s versatility, especially with the plug-in hybrid, or PHEV, variant. However, for all the good press, there’s something important for owners to pay attention to: a recall involving nearly 200,000 units. This includes the 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV models, produced between February 2021 and April 2025.

The issue is staring owners right in the face—quite literally. It’s a faulty rearview camera, a safety issue significant enough to trigger another recall, including some previously recalled rides. Imagine putting the car in reverse only to find the screen blank as a prairie sky. For drivers who rely on the camera more than mirrors, that’s a big no-no.


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Recurring Issues

The backup camera fiasco isn’t a first-time offender for Mitsubishi. Back in 2022, around 56,080 Outlander vehicles hit pause for the same problem. A year later, the recall expanded to bring PHEV models into the fold. Reverse camera headaches aren’t exclusive to Mitsubishi either—other big brands have caught a bad case lately. Since May 21, 2018, all new cars have come with mandatory backup cameras, to increase reverse visibility and cut down on accidental backovers.

Fixes on the Way

The root of the problem lies in the infotainment system’s software. Don’t worry too much; Mitsubishi’s on it. They’re updating the software to ensure no more surprise blackouts. Even though they haven’t had reports of any injuries, there were six field reports and 358 warranty claims linked to this glitch. Mitsubishi’s rolling out a reimbursement program for those who’ve already dealt with it on their own dime.

Dealers will soon receive all the necessary details, and owners should expect notifications by the end of the month. Cars rolling off the line post-April 22, 2025, will not have this issue as they’ll come pre-fitted with the corrected software package. Hopefully, this time, the fix will stick for good.

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