NHTSA Recall 26V549000: Mitsubishi Outlander Rearview Camera May Not Display

What the recall covers

Recall 26V549000 (Mitsubishi reference SR-26-002) covers 67,146 Mitsubishi SUVs — 2025 and 2026 Outlander and 2026 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid — whose Alliance In-Vehicle Infotainment (A-IVI) system may fail to display the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse because of improper software programming. NHTSA records the vehicles as failing to comply with FMVSS 111 (rear visibility) and notes the increased crash risk.

The remedy

Mitsubishi dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner letters were scheduled to be mailed September 24, 2026, and VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026. There is no park-outside or do-not-drive instruction. Because the update is performed by a dealer, there should be a repair order.

What owners should do now

• Do not rely on the camera alone when reversing — check mirrors and look over your shoulder until the software is updated.
• Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and call your Mitsubishi dealer to book the update.
• If the screen shows a blank or black image in reverse, note when it happened and whether restarting the vehicle helped.
• After the update, test the camera by shifting into reverse in a safe place, and report immediately if it still fails.
• Whatever the fix, insist on a written repair order that records the date, the mileage, and your specific complaint. A repair order is what turns a recall visit into evidence if the problem comes back.

How to check your VIN

Confirm coverage by entering the 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or Mitsubishi's owner lookup. Eligibility depends on model, year and installed software. VINs became searchable September 9, 2026.

Mitsubishi customer service: 888-648-7820 (Mitsubishi reference SR-26-002). NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 888-327-4236.

When this recall can become a California lemon law claim

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it is the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free fix. Your Mitsubishi may qualify under California's Lemon Law if the recall repair is significantly delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects. In those cases you may be entitled to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees. For the full breakdown, see the guides below.