Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (2015) Recall: Wiper Motor Failure Risk
Mitsubishi recalls 2011-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles with wiper motor water leaks that could cause motor failure and crashes. Owners must contact MMNA for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2011-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles because water can leak into the wiper motor, causing it to fail and reducing visibility. This increases crash risk while driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248518-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2015-recall-wiper-motor-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248518-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2015-recall-wiper-motor-failure-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V792000
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“Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (2015) Recall: Wiper Motor Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248518-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2015-recall-wiper-motor-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V792000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V792000).
Why it’s dangerous
Water can leak between the hood and windshield into the wiper motor's breathing hole. This causes internal corrosion, which may lead to motor failure and loss of visibility.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2011-2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles with specific production dates are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk due to potential wiper motor failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle was manufactured between August 26, 2010, and January 5, 2015. The recall applies to 2011-2015 Outlander Sport models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact MMNA Customer Service
Call 1-888-648-7820 to get the wiper motor replacement.
Wait for Parts Availability
Parts are not yet available; a second notice will be sent when parts are ready.
What NHTSA says to do
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The manufacturer has begun the recall, but parts are not yet available; a second notice will be sent when parts are available. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-010.
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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 #16V792000 (October 31, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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.
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