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Seat Belt ALR Deactivation — Recall 21V596 (2022, Child Restraint Risk)
driver seat cushion loose; seat fastener recall; seat may not stay secured
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Seven recalls, TSBs for hood flutter and phantom braking. Repeat dealer visits? California lemon law may entitle you to a buyback.
You chose the 2022–2026 Mitsubishi Outlander because it promised a fresh start: a completely redesigned SUV built on Nissan's modern CMF-CD platform, packed with three rows, available all-wheel drive, and MI-PILOT Assist technology that was supposed to make highway driving feel effortless. The badge may be different, but many owners have discovered that the 'fresh start' came with familiar frustrations.
Within the 2022 model year alone, Mitsubishi issued seven NHTSA recalls — two for seat belt automatic locking retractors, one for a fuel pump that could fail and stall the engine, one for a welded center pillar that required a full vehicle repurchase, and three successive recalls for the A-IVI rearview camera software that still could not display a reliable backup image. That third camera recall, issued in June 2025 and covering 2022–2024 model years, requires owners who already had the earlier fix to return to the dealer for another repair attempt.
Beyond the recalls, owners have filed hundreds of NHTSA complaints documenting a hood that shakes violently on the highway (acknowledged by TSB-21-42A-011), an ADAS system that slams on the brakes in rain without any real obstacle, an infotainment screen that goes dark while the driver is reversing, and brake pads worn to metal in under 10,000 miles. The shared PR25DD 2.5L engine — also found in the Nissan Rogue and Altima — carries its own documented reliability concerns on those platform partners.
For California owners, each dealer visit that fails to permanently fix one of these issues is a data point that may support a Song-Beverly lemon-law claim. This page documents what has gone wrong, what the manufacturer has acknowledged, and what your rights are.
The issues owners report most, ranked by severity — each one verified against a cited NHTSA source.
driver seat cushion loose; seat fastener recall; seat may not stay secured
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
engine stalls while driving; vehicle will not start; loss of power; fuel pump recall
driver seat cushion loose; seat fastener recall; seat may not stay secured
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
A settled Margarian Law case on this exact model, published with the actual settlement math.
Open any defect for the symptoms and why it matters for a California lemon-law claim. Each is tied to a cited NHTSA source.
driver seat cushion loose; seat fastener recall; seat may not stay secured
Recall 21V596 addresses a seat belt automatic locking retractor that may deactivate early, preventing proper child restraint securing. If the recall remedy was performed but the seat belt still fails to lock properly, the owner may pursue a Song-Beverly claim based on the manufacturer's inability to repair the defect within a reasonable number of attempts — a safety defect requires only two failed repair attempts under Cal. Civ. Code §1793.2(d)(2).
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the right front seat belt assembly, and the right and left second-row seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 28, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 21V821 covers a single-vehicle welding defect that required MMNA to repurchase and replace the affected unit — an acknowledgment that the structural defect was beyond repair. This rare recall remedy (vehicle repurchase by the manufacturer) illustrates the Song-Beverly process in action: a defect that cannot be repaired triggers a buyback obligation.
MMNA will repurchase and replace the affected vehicle, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-009.
engine stalls while driving; vehicle will not start; loss of power; fuel pump recall
Recall 22V027 covers fuel pump failure causing engine stall while driving — a safety defect. Under Song-Beverly, a safety defect that has not been repaired within two attempts triggers the manufacturer's obligation to provide a replacement or repurchase. Owners who experienced a stall before receiving the recall remedy, or whose fuel pump was replaced but failed again, should document every dealer visit carefully.
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-001.
driver seat cushion loose; seat fastener recall; seat may not stay secured
Recall 22V335 is a second seat belt ALR campaign for the 2022 Outlander, expanding coverage beyond the earlier 21V596 recall. Two sequential recalls for the same seat belt system demonstrate a persistent manufacturer-known defect. If the remedy under either recall has been applied but the seat belt assembly continues to malfunction, the owner has grounds for a Song-Beverly claim based on repeated failed repairs of a safety defect.
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-88-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-002.
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
Recall 22V470 was the first of three successive recalls addressing the same A-IVI rearview camera software defect on the 2022 Outlander. The progression from 22V470 to 23V345 to 25V369 — each expanding the prior — demonstrates that the manufacturer's repair attempts have not produced a permanent fix. Under Song-Beverly, a defect addressed by multiple repair attempts without permanent resolution is a textbook basis for a replacement or repurchase demand.
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-88-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-003. This recall was replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V369.
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
Recall 23V345 expanded the rearview camera software recall to cover 2022–2023 Outlander models and was itself superseded by 25V369. Vehicles that received the 23V345 remedy but continued to experience camera failures must receive the updated 25V369 remedy — meaning these owners have undergone at least two recall repair attempts for the same defect. This repeat-repair pattern is exactly what Song-Beverly was designed to address.
Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2023. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-23-001. This recall was replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V369.
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
Recall 25V369 is the third and most expansive A-IVI rearview camera recall, covering 2022–2024 Outlander and requiring re-repair of all vehicles previously repaired under 23V345. If after completing the 25V369 remedy the camera still malfunctions, the owner has documented three manufacturer-acknowledged repair attempts for the same defect — well above the Song-Beverly threshold — and should consult a lemon-law attorney about a replacement or repurchase demand.
Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2025. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-25-001. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V345. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V345 will ne
hood shakes violently above 55 mph; hood appears to be popping open while driving; hood bouncing on highway; driver afraid hood will fly open; dealer says 'they all do it'
Hood flutter at highway speed constitutes a safety defect because a detaching hood creates a complete loss of forward visibility and crash risk. Under Song-Beverly, if two or more repair attempts have not permanently resolved the flutter, the owner may have grounds to demand a replacement or repurchase. Dealers who dismiss the condition as 'normal' without performing TSB-21-42A-011 are failing to repair a known TSB-acknowledged defect.
Hood panel replacement and/or stiffener installation per TSB-21-42A-011. Some dealers reinforce the hood catch per updated procedure. Symptom may return if root design is not addressed.
car slams on brakes without any obstacle; emergency braking activates in rain or wet roads; forward collision warning light blinking continuously; FCM activates in stop-and-go traffic with no vehicle present; cruise control disengages unexpectedly; all anti-collision systems turn off
Unintended emergency braking at highway speed is a safety defect that satisfies the Song-Beverly threshold without dispute. Under Cal. Civ. Code §1793.2, if the defect cannot be repaired within two attempts, or four attempts for any defect, the manufacturer must provide a replacement or refund. TSB acknowledgment establishes manufacturer awareness — dealers who perform the software update and still cannot resolve phantom braking have documented a persistent safety defect.
Sonar control unit reprogramming per TSB-23-54-006; ADAS ECU software update per SC-24-001. If phantom braking persists, sonar sensor replacement may be required.
low oil warning light between oil changes; burning oil smell from engine; white smoke from exhaust especially on startup; coolant level dropping without visible leak; check engine light with engine misfire codes; engine malfunction warning with power reduction
Engine oil consumption that requires adding oil between scheduled intervals, or coolant loss without visible external leak, can constitute a recurring engine defect under Song-Beverly if the dealer cannot permanently correct it after a reasonable number of attempts. The shared PR25DD engine's documented failure pattern in the Nissan Rogue T33 platform partner strengthens the basis for asserting manufacturer knowledge of the defect.
Diagnosis with compression test and coolant pressure check; piston ring replacement or head gasket replacement in advanced cases; engine replacement in cases of severe coolant intrusion. No recall issued for gen4 Outlander as of Jun 30, 2026.
infotainment screen goes black while driving; screen freezes and requires vehicle restart; wireless Apple CarPlay drops connection randomly; infotainment loops on startup; backup camera image lost after screen reboot; instrument panel digital display goes blank while driving; radio turns on and off repeatedly
The A-IVI system's repeated failure to display the rearview camera image has been acknowledged in three successive recalls (22V470, 23V345, 25V369). If the recall remedy has been applied and the camera or infotainment continues to malfunction, the owner may have a Song-Beverly claim based on the manufacturer's inability to repair the defect within a reasonable number of attempts — particularly for safety-related backup camera failures.
A-IVI software update per current recall remedy (25V369); wireless charger software update per TIN-23-13-006. Persistent freezing may require A-IVI module replacement. Screen reboots that eliminate the rearview camera image while driving are addressed as a safety defect under recall 25V369.
FCM warning light stays on; forward collision mitigation unavailable message; collision warning camera failed; system deactivates while driving; steering wheel button stuck causing all safety systems to turn off; FCM fails to activate when vehicle is actually approaching another car
A safety system — forward collision mitigation — that is inoperative constitutes a safety defect. If the dealer has been unable to restore FCM operation across multiple visits, the owner may meet the Song-Beverly threshold for a safety defect that substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value, or safety.
Front camera recalibration per TSB-23-54-005 (camera aiming adjustment error codes); sensor or camera replacement if hardware failure confirmed. TSB-23-54-006 SCU reprogramming addresses some FCM-off conditions.
rear brake pads worn to near-zero before 10,000 miles; brake caliper squeaking or grinding; brake pads worn unevenly on one side; front rotors scored within 25,000 miles; sticking caliper causes pulling under braking; brake warning light intermittently illuminates
Brake system defects that recur after dealer repair directly implicate Song-Beverly. If brake components require repeated replacement within normal service intervals and the dealer cannot identify or resolve the underlying cause, the owner may have a viable claim. Premature wear that forces the owner out of pocket for safety components before any reasonable service interval is itself a basis for a claim.
Brake caliper slide pin lubrication or replacement; brake pad and rotor replacement; caliper replacement if seized. TSB-24-35-001 prescribes caliper noise correction procedure.
remedy available
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the rearview camera image may freeze, or not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
remedy available
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Outlander and 2023 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the backup camera rearview image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
remedy available
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
remedy available
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) in the right front, second-row right, and second-row left seat belt assemblies may deactivate before the seat belts are fully retracted, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
remedy available
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The commutator and wires inside the fuel pump may be fused incorrectly, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
remedy available
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling one 2022 Outlander vehicle. A software programming error with a welding robot may have caused the vehicle's center pillar to be welded incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and 216, "Roof Crush Resistance."
remedy available
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The front and second-row passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Every item below comes from this vehicle's documented defects. The more you recognize, the more a free case review is worth your time.
The California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (Cal. Civ. Code §1790 et seq.) — as of the date of this publication — gives consumers meaningful protections when a vehicle cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts. This is not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is formed by reading this. Your specific situation requires individual legal review.
WHAT THE LAW COVERS: Song-Beverly applies to new vehicles sold or leased in California that come with a manufacturer's warranty. It requires manufacturers to repair defects within a reasonable number of attempts. If they cannot, the manufacturer must offer a replacement vehicle or a full repurchase (including down payment, monthly payments made, and registration fees, minus a mileage offset).
HOW IT APPLIES TO THIS VEHICLE: The 2022–2026 Outlander presents multiple potentially qualifying defect scenarios:
WHAT YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO: Consumers who qualify may be entitled to a repair, replacement, or refund. You may also be entitled to civil penalty damages of up to two times the actual damages if the manufacturer's refusal to comply was willful. Attorney fees may be recoverable if you prevail. Always consult a qualified California lemon-law attorney to assess your individual claim.
“Could not duplicate” doesn't mean the defect isn't real. Here's exactly what to do to protect a potential California lemon-law claim.
Document the moment it happens. Photos, video, and screenshots of any warning lights — with the date and the mileage.
Get a repair order every visit — even “found nothing.” That paperwork is the foundation of a claim.
Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Note any recall that has no available remedy yet.
Track your out-of-service days. California law counts the cumulative days your vehicle spends in the shop.
Keep loaner & rental records. Alternate-transport paperwork during long repairs matters.
Save everything in one place. Symptoms, dates, repair orders, and every repeat visit — the intermittent ones especially.
The Outlander gen4 has a documented pattern of dealers dismissing the hood flutter as 'normal' and closing FCM/phantom-braking complaints without performing the applicable TSB. Here is how to build a documented repair history that protects your rights:
1. RECORD THE SYMPTOM BEFORE YOU CALL. For hood flutter: video record the hood vibration from inside the vehicle while driving above 55 mph — date-stamp the footage. For phantom braking: note the exact date, time, road conditions (wet/dry), speed, and whether any warning message appeared. For infotainment blackouts: photograph the dark screen and note what you were doing (reversing, driving, parked).
2. USE THE EXACT SYMPTOM LANGUAGE ON THE REPAIR ORDER. Tell the service advisor: 'The hood shakes at highway speeds — please inspect per TSB-21-42A-011.' Or: 'The FCM system applies the brakes without any obstacle present — please inspect per TSB-23-54-006 and SC-24-001.' Request the technician note on the repair order exactly what TSB procedures were performed and what result was found.
3. GET A WRITTEN REPAIR ORDER FOR EVERY VISIT — EVEN IF THEY FIND NOTHING. California law requires dealers to provide a repair order that describes the defect, the work performed, and the result. 'Cannot duplicate' is a legitimate outcome, but it must be in writing, dated, and specific. A stack of repair orders all marked 'cannot duplicate' is itself evidence.
4. DO NOT ACCEPT VERBAL DISMISSALS. If the dealer says 'they all do it' about the hood flutter without performing TSB-21-42A-011, ask them to note that statement on the repair order. If they refuse, document the conversation yourself (date, service advisor name, what was said).
5. TRACK THE CUMULATIVE REPAIR HISTORY. Under Song-Beverly, the number of attempts matters. Keep a log: date, mileage at drop-off, defect described, repair order number, result. A spreadsheet works fine. This log is the most important document if you pursue a claim.
The 2022–2026 Mitsubishi Outlander arrived with genuine promise — a modern platform, three-row practicality, and competitive pricing. But the recall record tells an uncomfortable story: seven recalls in the first model year, including a structural defect serious enough to require a full vehicle repurchase, and a rearview camera software problem that has now required three successive campaigns without a permanent industry-wide fix.
The TSB record is equally telling. A manufacturer does not issue a technical service bulletin for hood flutter unless the condition is widespread enough to require a documented repair procedure. The same applies to the FCM phantom-braking TSB. When dealers perform these updates and owners return with the same symptoms, the legal clock under Song-Beverly has started. If your Outlander has been back to the dealer multiple times for any of these issues, it is worth speaking with an attorney about your options.
— The Margarian Law team
If your 2022–2026 Mitsubishi Outlander has been to the dealer multiple times for the rearview camera, hood flutter, phantom braking, or brake issues — and you have not gotten a permanent fix — you may have options under California's lemon law. Margarian Law has handled thousands of lemon-law cases and offers a free case review. No out-of-pocket cost: if you qualify, attorney fees are paid by the manufacturer.
The 2022–2024 Outlander A-IVI infotainment system has a software defect that causes the rearview camera to freeze, display a black screen, or fail to appear while reversing. Mitsubishi has issued three successive NHTSA recalls for this single defect: 22V470 (2022 only), superseded by 23V345 (2022–2023), then further superseded and expanded by 25V369 (2022–2024, issued June 2025). Critically, vehicles repaired under 23V345 must return for the updated 25V369 remedy — meaning many owners have now had the same defect 'fixed' twice. If your backup camera still fails after the 25V369 software update, you have documented multiple failed repair attempts for the same safety-adjacent defect. Under California Song-Beverly, this pattern may qualify you for a replacement vehicle or repurchase. Document every dealer visit with a written repair order.
Hood flutter on the 2022–2026 Outlander is addressed by TSB-21-42A-011 but has not been elevated to a recall as of mid-2026. The manufacturer acknowledges the condition — hood panel replacement is the prescribed fix. NHTSA logged at least 24 dedicated hood complaints for 2022 owners describing a hood that shakes violently above 55 mph. Many dealers tell owners 'they all do it' without performing TSB-21-42A-011. A dealer's refusal to document or perform the TSB repair is itself evidence of an unrepaired safety defect. Under California's Song-Beverly Act, a safety defect the dealer cannot permanently fix after two attempts triggers the manufacturer's buyback obligation. Obtain written repair orders for every visit — even if the dealer claims they cannot reproduce the problem.
Phantom braking on the 2022–2024 Outlander occurs when the MI-PILOT Assist and Forward Collision Mitigation system misreads rain, road spray, or low contrast as real obstacles, triggering autonomous emergency braking with nothing ahead. NHTSA complaints describe hard stops at highway speed in wet weather (ODI 11736359, 11682874). Mitsubishi issued TSB-23-54-006 (Sep 2023) for sonar control unit reprogramming and SC-24-001 (2024) for ADAS ECU updates. If phantom braking persists after these fixes, it is a recurring safety defect. Under California's Song-Beverly Act, two failed repair attempts for a safety defect trigger the manufacturer's obligation to replace the vehicle or issue a full refund. After a phantom-braking event, request the dealer pull sensor/event data before performing any reset — and get every visit documented in writing.
The 2022 Outlander has seven NHTSA recalls: two seat belt retractor campaigns (21V596, 22V335) preventing child restraints from securing; a structural welding defect (21V821) Mitsubishi remedied by repurchasing the vehicle; a fuel pump failure recall (22V027) covering stall risk; and three rearview camera software campaigns (22V470, 23V345, 25V369). The 2023 Outlander is covered by 23V345 and 25V369; the 2024 by 25V369. Vehicles repaired under 23V345 must return for the updated 25V369 fix. If your vehicle has had multiple dealer visits for any recall issue without a permanent fix, you may be entitled to a replacement or refund under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.
The 2022–2024 Outlander has seven first-year recalls, three rearview camera campaigns, a structural recall requiring a full repurchase, a fuel pump stall recall, and TSBs for hood flutter and ADAS phantom braking. Whether your vehicle qualifies as a lemon depends on your individual repair history, not just the existence of recalls. Key Song-Beverly thresholds: two failed repair attempts for the same safety defect, or four attempts for any warrantable defect. Owners with repeat visits for backup camera, hood flutter, phantom braking, or brake problems — without a permanent fix — should consult a California lemon-law attorney. Consultation is free; attorney fees are paid by the manufacturer if you prevail.
Yes — NHTSA recall 25V369 (June 2025) is Mitsubishi's third A-IVI rearview camera recall, covering 2022–2024 Outlander and 2023–2025 Outlander PHEV. It supersedes 23V345. If your vehicle was repaired under 23V345, Mitsubishi's notice states you must return for the updated software fix — the prior repair is insufficient. Owner notification letters were expected by June 30, 2025; contact your dealer if you have not been notified. Vehicles repaired under both 23V345 and now 25V369 have undergone two manufacturer-acknowledged repair attempts for the same defect. If the camera still fails after 25V369, California's Song-Beverly Act — which covers repeated failed repairs — may entitle you to a vehicle replacement or refund. Consult a lemon-law attorney to evaluate your situation.
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