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Mitsubishi Outlander III recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 5 versions affected: 5
official RappelConso notice: 1

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
2.0 MIVEC 150Petrol · 150 hp 2.2 DI-D 150Diesel · 150 hp 2.2 DI-D 150 BVADiesel · 150 hp 2.0 PHEV (2013-2018)Hybrid · 121 hp 2.4 PHEV (2019-2021)Hybrid · 135 hp	Emergency braking triggered in error (software recall)

Each campaign in detail

Emergency braking triggered in error (software recall)
Manufacturer recall
Recall in France: the software of the anti-collision system's camera can misread images and report a collision that does not exist, which triggers emergency braking and exposes following vehicles (L'argus). The affected Outlanders are 2017 to 2020 model years (L'argus, CarNews France); the fix is a reprogramming of about twenty minutes at a workshop. Have it checked with the serial number at a Mitsubishi dealer.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
2.0 MIVEC 150, 2.2 DI-D 150, 2.2 DI-D 150 BVA, 2.0 PHEV (2013-2018), 2.4 PHEV (2019-2021)
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

16 June 2021 — En raison de la température et de l’humidité, le matériau adhésif entre le toit ouvrant et son cadre extérieur peut s’affaiblir.
Models or references
Lancer, lancer sportback and outlander une voiture de tourisme. Code de rappel de l’entreprise: r30353 (18-028-sr).
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Toyota RAV4 IV	1	1	4.5/5
Nissan X-Trail III (T32)	0	1	4.5/5
Ford Kuga II	1	2	4.0/5
Hyundai Tucson III	3	2	4.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Mitsubishi Outlander III had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Mitsubishi Outlander III: Emergency braking triggered in error (software recall).

Which versions of the Mitsubishi Outlander III are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Mitsubishi Outlander III?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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