Model year 2026 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander at 25–28 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

25–28

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as OUTLANDER PHEV, OUTLANDER SPORT.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mitsubishi dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander, newest first.

Back over prevention: Software

NHTSA 26V549000 Reported Aug 25, 2026
Filed by
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SR-26-002)
Units affected
67,146 (estimate)
Problem
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."
Risk
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Outlander 2WD1.5L 4-cyl turbo hybridCVT (8 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular26/31/28 mpg—$2,400314
Outlander 4WD1.5L 4-cyl turbo hybridCVT (8 modes)4-Wheel DriveRegular26/30/27 mpg—$2,500329
Outlander PHEV2.4L 4-cyl plug-in hybridSingle-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gas and Electricity / Electricity27/27/27 mpg
73 MPGe on electricity		44 mi$2,50097
Outlander Sport 4WD2.0L 4-cylCVT (6 modes)4-Wheel DriveRegular23/29/26 mpg—$2,600344
Outlander Sport 4WD2.4L 4-cylCVT (6 modes)4-Wheel DriveRegular23/28/25 mpg—$2,700353

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV SUV PHEV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard
2026 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT SUV N/A AWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars16.9%Standard
2026 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SUV MHEV AWDNot ratedNot rated5 starsNot rated—Standard
2026 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SUV MHEV FWDNot ratedNot rated5 starsNot rated—Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander, most recently on Oct 13, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine3
Electrical system2
Back over prevention1
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Service brakes, hydraulic1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Mitsubishi Outlander model years

Mitsubishi Outlander by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Outlander25–27 mpg——4/5
2025 Outlander25–27 mpg2185/5
2024 Outlander25–27 mpg1274/5
2023 Outlander25–27 mpg2584/5
2022 Outlander25–27 mpg102295/5
2021 Outlander25–27 mpg3195/5
2020 Outlander22–27 mpg4585/5
2019 Outlander22–27 mpg6565/5
2018 Outlander22–27 mpg6935/5
2017 Outlander23–27 mpg6785/5
2016 Outlander22–27 mpg111715/5
2015 Outlander23–28 mpg122335/5

All Mitsubishi Outlander years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2026 Mitsubishi models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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