Mitsubishi Outlander Recall: Rearview Camera Issue – 200,000 SUVs Affected
- Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling approximately 200,000 Outlander and Outlander plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) SUVs due to a software problem affecting the rearview camera system.
- According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report, the infotainment system in these vehicles may "freeze or display a black screen," potentially causing the rearview camera...
- Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle on display at the Japan Mobility Show in Chiba, Japan, Oct.
Mitsubishi is recalling nearly 200,000 outlander suvs due to a software glitch impacting the rearview camera, perhaps causing the display to fail while backing up. The recall affects Outlander and Outlander PHEV models from specific years, posing a safety risk. Owners of these Mitsubishi SUVs will receive recall notices by mail with instructions for a free software update. This latest news, covered by News Directory 3, follows other recent recalls from Volvo, Polestar, and Porsche related to similar rearview camera issues. Learn what steps to take if your vehicle is affected and how to get the issue resolved. Discover what’s next …
mitsubishi Recalls outlander SUVs for Rearview Camera Software Issue
Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling approximately 200,000 Outlander and Outlander plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) SUVs due to a software problem affecting the rearview camera system. The recall impacts Outlander models from 2022-2024 and Outlander PHEV SUVs from 2023-2025.
According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report, the infotainment system in these vehicles may “freeze or display a black screen,” potentially causing the rearview camera image to disappear while the driver is backing up. This malfunction increases the risk of accidents and violates federal safety regulations regarding rear visibility.
A Mitsubishi Motors Corp. Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle on display at the Japan Mobility Show in Chiba, Japan, Oct. 15, 2024. (Noriko Hayashi/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
mitsubishi attributes the problem to “improper software programming” within the infotainment system. The affected Outlander suvs were manufactured between February 2021 and December 2024, while the Outlander phevs were produced from September 2022 to April 2025.
This action supersedes a previous recall issued in May 2023. To date, there have been no reported injuries or deaths related to this issue.
A Mitsubishi Motors Corp. outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon in Chiba, Japan, jan.13, 2023. (Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Owners of the affected Mitsubishi Outlander SUVs will receive notification letters by mail starting late June. The letters will provide instructions on how to schedule a free software update at their local dealership. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V345 will also require this new remedy.
Other automakers have also recently issued recalls related to rearview camera problems. Volvo recalled approximately 413,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to backup camera display issues, and Polestar recalled over 27,800 Polestar 2 electric vehicles for similar visualization problems. Porsche also recalled over 8,500 Macan electric crossovers for potential backup camera malfunctions.