2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls

Most common 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems

Problem areas named in the 26 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	8
Unknown Or Other	7
Power Train	6
Electrical System	5
Seat Belts	3
Forward Collision Avoidance	1
Air Bags	1
Service Brakes	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

What owners report

2026-03-03, Power Train
The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and failed to accelerate as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure persisted after driving for more than an hour. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer, but the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle received a tune-up, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V563000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to repor

2025-11-25, Power Train
The vehicle has exhibited recurring ignition-system and powertrain malfunctions involving repeated ignition-coil failures, engine misfires, and catalyst-system efficiency faults. These issues cause intermittent loss of power, hesitation during acceleration, and unstable engine performance. The malfunction has occurred multiple times since the date of purchase and has been confirmed through diagnostic trouble codes related to misfire events and catalyst-system operation. A certified Mitsubishi dealership confirmed that the failure pattern aligns with an active manufacturer recall and corresponding Technical Service Bulletin affecting the same model year, engine type (4B11), and vehicle platf

2025-11-17, Electrical System
The touchscreen for the main infotainment system is becoming unresponsive. It’s impossible to use the most basic functions while driving without being distracted. It’s caused me to swerve & almost lose control of the vehicle on multiple occasions— as it distracted me from driving because initially the screen had spotty functionality (without any sort of warning, so it seemed like user error). There is currently a service notice from Mitsubishi sent out to all owners of Outlander and Outlander Sports (MY 2020 thru 2022) to replace these units under warranty because of a manufacturing defect. My vehicle is eligible for this, and I’m on the wait list, but that’s the where the bigger

2024-10-10, Electrical System
So my push to start has to be pushed twice in order to crank the vehicle and when I first got the car about 9 months ago it didn’t do that and about since January the computer system failed twice and it showed a message about the computer system don’t remember exactly what it said and took a 1/2 to a hour to get it to come back one

2024-10-07, Power Train
The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle almost stalled. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted to schedule an appointment for a recall repair; however, the contact was unable to take the vehicle to a dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V563000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,551.

2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport questions

Does the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: Engine May Stall at Highway Speeds, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (8), Unknown Or Other (7), Power Train (6).

How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.