Mitsubishi issues second recall for Outlander cars with faulty rearview cameras

Franklin, TN – July 2, 2025 – Mitsubishi (OTCMKTS:MSBHF) is recalling 198,940 SUVs over malfunctioning rearview cameras. This defect reduces visibility while reversing, upping the chances of a crash and injury. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2022 – 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 2023 – 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV  

This is an expansion and replacement of a similar recall from May 2023. Vehicles that were previously repaired will need a new remedy.

Recall summary

In the affected SUVs, the camera may freeze or show a blank image due to a software error.  

Recall risks

An inoperable rearview camera reduces the driver’s field of view while reversing, upping the chances of a crash and injury. 

Background of the recall

These vehicles were previously recalled in May 2023. During that recall, the camera’s software was updated. However, starting in June of that year, the manufacturer received over 350 warranty claims alleging infotainment system or rearview camera malfunction and decided to carry out the current recall. 

No injuries or deaths have been reported but it is not clear if any accidents have occurred before the present announcement was made.

Other Mitsubishi recalls

Mitsubishi has had no major recalls in the past few years. 

The repair

The dealers will upgrade the camera’s software free of charge.  

The owners should receive notifications by June 16, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 200,000 SUVs are affected by this Mitsubishi blank rearview camera recall. To do a Mitsubishi recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Mitsubishi recalls SUVs over limited rearview visibility  

Franklin, TN  – May 27, 2023 – Mitsubishi (NASDAQ:MSBHF) is recalling 89,907 SUVs because their rearview cameras may fail to display an image when backing up. This ups the risk of a crash, injury, and property damage.

This is at least the second Mitsubishi recall for this issue since last year.

The latest edition includes:

  • 2022 – 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander 
  • 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Recall summary  

Listed SUVs have a display on their dashboard as a part of the infotainment system, which reproduces the image from the rearview camera when backing up. In affected vehicles, a software error may cause this display to show a black screen instead of the rearview camera’s feed

Recall risks

The recall comes on the back of several warranty claims and field reports but fortunately, no injuries or crashes have been reported. All risks caused by an inoperable rearview camera are explained in this article about a similar GM recall.

Other Mitsubishi recalls

In July 2022, Mitsubishi recalled more than 50,000 Outlanders over a similar problem with their rearview cameras.

In addition, some of these SUVs may have been affected by a recall from August 2022 caused by transmission issues

The repair

Dealers will fix the issue by upgrading the relevant software free of charge.

Owners should be notified on June 20, 2023. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Almost 90,000 SUVs are affected by this Mitsubishi rearview camera recall. To do a Mitsubishi recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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