2012 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls

6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

20V279000 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Structure recallThe front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt…Body & latchesFree replacement141KunitsMay 202018V069000 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallThe drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.Engine & powertrainFree replacement141KunitsJan 201817V461000 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Visibility recallIn the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement100KunitsJul 201716V791000 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Visibility recallIn the affected vehicles, water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement100KunitsOct 201616V458000 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Suspension recallIn the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water…Steering & suspensionFree replacement195KunitsJun 201614V366000 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Steering recallAdditionally, Mitusbishi is recalling certain 2007-2012 Outlander vehicles that received replacement 6-speed automatic…Steering & suspensionFree replacement203unitsJun 2014