Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 18, 2021
Mitsubishi 2022 Outlander Recall: Crash Injury Risk from Weak Body Structure
Mitsubishi recalls one 2022 Outlander vehicle with a welding error that may weaken the body structure, increasing crash injury risk. Owners must contact MMNA for free replacement.
“Mitsubishi 2022 Outlander Recall: Crash Injury Risk from Weak Body Structure.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81041-mitsubishi-2022-outlander-recall-crash-injury-risk-from-weak-body. Based on NHTSA recall #21V821000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V821000).
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recalled one 2022 Outlander vehicle on Oct. 18, 2021, due to a potential crash injury risk from incorrect welding, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Owners should contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820 for a free replacement.
How to tell if you have it
Mitsubishi Outlander, 2022
What to do
MMNA will repurchase and replace the affected vehicle, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-009.
The hazard
A software programming error with a welding robot may have caused the vehicle's center pillar to be welded incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash, according to NHTSA. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard requirements for side impact protection, seat belt anchorages, and roof crush resistance.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has 55 other recalls on record since Sept. 16, 2009. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Toyota 2025 RAV4 Seats Recall (April 22, 2026), the Land Rover Defender 2026 Seat Belts Recall (March 18, 2026), and the Kia 2027 Telluride Seat Belts Recall (March 6, 2026). NHTSA has received 217 owner complaints for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, with the latest received on Oct. 15, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
The recalled vehicle is a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander with a software programming error in the welding robot. This issue affects one vehicle that does not comply with specific federal safety standards.
Brand
Mitsubishi
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact MMNA
Call 1-888-648-7820 to arrange free replacement of the affected vehicle.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
MMNA will repurchase and replace the affected vehicle, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-009.
Take action
Contact Mitsubishi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mitsubishi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V821000 — Mitsubishi 2022 Outlander Recall: Crash Injury Risk from Weak Body Structure
Hello,
I own a Mitsubishi 2022 Outlander Recall: Crash Injury Risk from Weak Body Structure that is covered by recall 21V821000 from Mitsubishi.
The official recall notice states: MMNA will repurchase and replace the affected vehicle, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-009.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
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.
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