Mitsubishi recalls 2022 Outlander vehicles with faulty seat belts that may leave child restraints unsecured during crashes. Owners must have seat belts inspected and replaced free by dealers.
“Mitsubishi 2022 Outlander Seat Belts Recall: Unsecured Child Restraint Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81042-mitsubishi-2022-outlander-seat-belts-recall-unsecured-child-restraint-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V335000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V335000).
NHTSA announced on May 13, 2022, that Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles due to seat belt defects. Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2022.
How to tell if you have it
Mitsubishi Outlander, 2022
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-88-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-002.
The hazard
The Automatic Locking Retractor in the right front, second-row right, and second-row left seat belt assemblies may deactivate before the seat belts are fully retracted. This can result in an unsecured child restraint system, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Mitsubishi Motors North America has issued 55 other recalls since September 16, 2009. Other recent recalls include the Mitsubishi Outlander 2025 Back Over Prevention Recall (August 25, 2026), the Mitsubishi Outlander 2020 Liftgate Gas Spring Rupture Risk recall (April 20, 2026), and another Mitsubishi Outlander 2020 Liftgate Gas Spring Rupture Risk recall (July 8, 2025). Other recent recalls of similar products include the Audi Q6 E-Tron 2025 Seat Belts Recall (December 19, 2025), the Mercedes-Benz 2026 GLC 300 Seat Belts Recall (March 20, 2026), and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC (2025) Seat Belts recall (December 12, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2022 Outlander has the right front, second-row right, or second-row left seat belt assemblies with an unsecured child restraint system. The recall was notified to owners via mail on July 7, 2022.
Brand
Mitsubishi
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.
Check Recall Status
Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-88-648-7820 to confirm if their vehicle is affected.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-88-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-002.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 55 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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