Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2018: Forward Collision Avoidance System Software Issue
Mitsubishi recalls 2018 Outlander Sport vehicles with faulty Forward Collision Avoidance software that may prevent automatic emergency braking and other safety features from working properly.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2018 Outlander Sport vehicles that have a software issue in their Forward Collision Avoidance system. This could prevent automatic emergency braking and other safety features from working correctly, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225224-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2018-forward-collision-avoidance-system-software-issue.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225224-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2018-forward-collision-avoidance-system-software-issue · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V621000
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“Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2018: Forward Collision Avoidance System Software Issue.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225224-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2018-forward-collision-avoidance-system-software-issue. Based on NHTSA recall #18V621000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V621000).
Why it’s dangerous
The software for the Hydraulic Unit Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may be incorrect, which could prevent automatic emergency braking, Anti-lock Braking, Electronic Stability Control, or Brake Auto Hold from functioning properly when needed. This increases the risk of a crash if the vehicle is in a situation where these safety systems would normally help prevent an accident.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles with Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) systems are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the faulty software may face reduced safety features during potential collisions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system. The recall includes vehicles with the faulty software that may affect automatic emergency braking and other safety features.
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What to do — step by step
Contact MMNA Customer Service
Call 1-888-648-7820 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the software update.
Get Software Update
Dealers will update the Hydraulic Unit-ECU software for free once the recall is processed.
What NHTSA says to do
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hydraulic Unit-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-008.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 32 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is there a risk of serious injury?
The recall states that if the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash. However, the specific risk of serious injury is not detailed in the official notice.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V621000 (September 14, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.