Recall 16V563000: 2015–2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and 2 other models
- Report received
- Jul 28, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America…
- Potentially affected
- 82,436vehicles
- Model years
- 2015–2016
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.
Possible consequence
A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MMNA has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-006.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer30 complaints
- 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander145 complaints
- 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport182 complaints
- 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport26 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.