Mitsubishi is recalling nearly 200,000 cars because of a rearview camera flaw—and you should know about it.
Let’s cut through it simply.
Why are so many cars affected?
The primary issue is a software bug in the infotainment system—the computer that controls your backup camera and the screens you see in your car.
The bug can cause your rearview camera to freeze or show a black screen when you move the car into reverse. That can take away from your sight and hinder your ability to back up safely.
The rearview camera is a key piece of your car’s safety equipment. Without it, you’re more prone to accidents, especially when parking or maneuvering in tight spaces.
Which vehicles are affected?
The recall covers nearly 200,000 Mitsubishi Outlander and Outlander PHEV models.
The affected Outlanders were manufactured from February 2021 through December 2024. The plug-in hybrid models were made from late September 2022 through April 2025.
This is not the first time that this has been a problem. Mitsubishi once issued a recall in May 2023 for the very same problem. But this most recent recall replaces and expands on that one.
Why did it happen?
The rearview camera malfunctions are a result of “improper software programming” of the infotainment system, Mitsubishi says.
The bad news is it’s not a hardware flaw—it’s a bug, so the fix is relatively easy.
Rather than replacing parts or installing new hardware, the issue can be fixed with a software update.
What will Mitsubishi do?
If your car is impacted, you’ll probably receive a letter in the mail from Mitsubishi shortly.
The company will ask you to bring your car to your local Mitsubishi dealership. There, a mechanic will perform a free software update—a patch that should end the rearview camera glitch once and for all.
It is completely free and shouldn’t be put off.
Mitsubishi says it’s especially important to move fast with this recall, even if your vehicle was already fixed under the May 2023 recall.
Last words
Backup cameras are not just a convenient gimmick—they’re a vital component of vehicle safety. Without a sharp image of what’s directly behind you, it’s a lot harder to steer around an obstruction, whether it’s a small object, a pet, or a person.
So this recall is serious business. It’s your chance to make your car as safe as possible — at no cost to you.
How to check your VIN
If you’d rather know for sure whether your vehicle is a victim of this recall, you can input your vehicle identification number (VIN) into Mitsubishi’s website.
This makes it simple to try out whether or not your car needs the software update—and hopefully avoid a dangerous backup incident in the future.
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