Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2015: Transmission Fluid Leak Risk
Mitsubishi recalls 2015 Outlander Sport vehicles with transmission fluid leak risk causing potential inoperability and fire hazards. Owners must have clamps inspected by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if leaking transmission fluid contacts an a hot surface there is an increased risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2015 Outlander Sport vehicles that may have transmission fluid leaks due to improperly secured hose clamps. This could cause the vehicle to become inoperable or start a fire if leaking fluid contacts hot surfaces. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248519-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2015-transmission-fluid-leak-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248519-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2015-transmission-fluid-leak-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V548000
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“Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2015: Transmission Fluid Leak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248519-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2015-transmission-fluid-leak-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V548000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V548000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the transmission fluid leaks, the vehicle may stop working properly, leading to a crash. Leaking fluid can also ignite if it touches hot surfaces, causing a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles made between June 25, 2014 and November 25, 2015 with a 2.0L engine and CVT transmission are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk of a crash or fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2015 Outlander Sport was made between June 25, 2014 and November 25, 2015 with a 2.0L engine and CVT transmission. The recall number is SR-16-005.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Mitsubishi Customer Service
Call 1-888-648-7820 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free inspection.
Have Dealership Inspect Clamps
Dealers will check and fix hose clamps at no cost to ensure proper transmission fluid sealing.
What NHTSA says to do
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose clamps, correcting their installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-16-005.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 24 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #16V548000 (July 22, 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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