2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Roof Recall (21V821)

Recall 21V821 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander in recall 21V821?

A software programming error with a welding robot may have caused the vehicle's center pillar to be welded incorrectly.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling one 2022 Outlander vehicle. A software programming error with a welding robot may have caused the vehicle's center pillar to be welded incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and 216, "Roof Crush Resistance."

Is it safe to drive a 2022 Outlander with recall 21V821?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the roof and pillars.

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V821?

Recall 21V821 covers 1 vehicles: 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander.

NHTSA lists 1 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Outlander roof recall?

Yes. MMNA will repurchase and replace the affected vehicle, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 21V821 announced?

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported recall 21V821 to NHTSA on October 18, 2021.

This recall was filed 60 months ago. If your Outlander was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Outlander is part of recall 21V821?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V821 is open on your Outlander, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022 Outlander vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Outlander owners do about recall 21V821?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V821000 applies to your Outlander.
2. Call a Mitsubishi dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any roof and pillars symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Outlander owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the body, doors and seats.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 21V821 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 216 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the body, doors and seats. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander: 216 complaints in total, 1 about the body, doors and seats

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

On January 12 at 9:54am I was driving less than a 1/4 of a mile. I stopped at a stop sign and my cabin was filled with smoke. I thought it was coming from the engine so i turned the heat off for the car.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander owner, PA, NHTSA complaint 11636010, filed January 15, 2025

Can recall 21V821 make my Outlander a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Body and latch defects on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander may seem minor until a door opens while driving or a seat will not lock. Problems that return after repair belong in your records.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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