MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER recall: Rearview camera image may not appear
Mitsubishi Outlander and Outlander PHEV vehicles may not show the rearview camera image in reverse because of infotainment software programming; dealers will update the software at no charge.
Owners of affected Mitsubishi Outlander and Outlander PHEV vehicles should be aware of a software-related rearview-camera display problem. The record says the camera image may not appear after reverse is selected, limiting the view behind the vehicle.
What the official recall record says
MITSUBISHI: OUTLANDER, OUTLANDER PHEV
Improper programming in the in-vehicle infotainment system can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. That can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle and raise crash risk. The stated remedy is a dealer software update at no charge.
Owner information from the official record
- Repair and availability: Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge.
- Owner notices: Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 24, 2026.
- VIN lookup timing: Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.
- Manufacturer contact: Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.
- Manufacturer recall reference: SR-26-002
Official record
- NHTSA recall ID: 26V549000
- Vehicles listed: MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER (2026, 2025); MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV (2026)
- Potentially affected: 67,146
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Report received: August 25, 2026
- Owner notification: September 24, 2026
- Defect: 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.”
- Safety consequence: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: 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. MMNA’s number for this recall is SR-26-002. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.
What owners should do next
Check the official campaign information for your vehicle and contact Mitsubishi or an authorized dealer to arrange the listed remedy.
A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.
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Sources used for this report.
References checked October 16, 2026.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V549000. Report received August 25, 2026. Accessed October 16, 2026.
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