Mitsubishi Motors is recalling close to 200,000 Outlander and Outlander plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) SUVs in the U.S. due to a software malfunction that may cause rearview cameras to fail, posing a potential safety hazard for drivers and pedestrians alike.
The recall affects more than 198,900 vehicles, including Outlanders from model years 2022 through 2024 and Outlander PHEVs from 2023 through 2025. According to the automaker, a defect in the vehicles’ infotainment systems can cause the rearview camera display to freeze or go completely black while the vehicle is in reverse. This issue violates federal safety standards regarding rear visibility and significantly increases the risk of a collision while backing up.
The malfunction has been traced back to “improper software programming” in the infotainment system. Mitsubishi stated that the glitch may lead to the rear camera image disappearing when it’s most needed while reversing making the vehicles non-compliant with federal motor vehicle safety regulations.
Although no injuries or fatalities have been reported in connection with the defect, the recall has been described as a proactive move to address a potentially dangerous situation before any serious incidents occur.
The recall affects vehicles produced between February 2021 and December 2024 for Outlanders, and between September 2022 and April 2025 for Outlander PHEVs. This campaign also expands a previous recall issued in May 2023, with Mitsubishi emphasizing that vehicles repaired under that earlier notice will still require the new software update.
Owners of affected vehicles can expect to receive official recall notification letters toward the end of June. These letters will direct them to bring their vehicles to any Mitsubishi dealership not necessarily the one where the vehicle was purchased for a free software update. The fix involves reprogramming the infotainment system with an updated version designed to eliminate the risk of camera failure.
Mitsubishi encouraged all impacted owners to act swiftly once notified. “Affected customers will be notified beginning later this month, and we encourage them to contact their local Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possible to make an appointment,” a company representative noted.
This is not an isolated case in the auto industry. Several other major carmakers have issued similar recalls this year over backup camera malfunctions. Volvo recently recalled over 400,000 vehicles in the U.S. for a camera-related issue, and Polestar pulled more than 27,000 electric vehicles over similar visualization problems. Porsche also issued a recall for more than 8,500 of its 2024–2025 Macan electric crossovers in April, citing rearview camera system faults.
To find out if their vehicle is affected, Mitsubishi owners can visit the company’s recall website and enter their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The website will indicate whether their vehicle requires servicing as part of the current recall.
