2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Belt Retractor Recall (22V335)

Recall 22V335 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander in recall 22V335?

The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) in the right front, second-row right, and second-row left seat belt assemblies may deactivate before the seat belts are fully retracted, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) in the right front, second-row right, and second-row left seat belt assemblies may deactivate before the seat belts are fully retracted, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Is it safe to drive a 2022 Outlander with recall 22V335?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

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 retractor.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V335?

Recall 22V335 covers 2,865 vehicles: 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander.

NHTSA lists 2,865 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 seat belt retractor recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 22V335 announced?

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported recall 22V335 to NHTSA on May 13, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 7, 2022.

This recall was filed 53 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 22V335?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V335 is open on your Outlander, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V335000 is open on your Outlander, it will be listed there, along with Mitsubishi recall number SR-22-002. You can also ask any Mitsubishi dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should Outlander owners do about recall 22V335?

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 22V335000 applies to your Outlander.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Mitsubishi dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the retractor happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
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 problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Outlander owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the seat belts.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the seat belts have been filed since recall 22V335 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 2 of them involve the seat belts. 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, 2 about the seat belts

A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):

The seat belts are much slower to retract than with other cars, including our 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander we also own. My wife has had the front passenger seat belt get stuck in the door at least 3 times (likely more) which has required us to make multiple stops at the dealership to fix it.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander owner, MN, NHTSA complaint 11736452, filed May 8, 2026

THE SEAT BELTS SOME TIMES IT DOESNT WORK PROPERTY AND ALSO THIS CAR DOESNT BRAKE AUTOMATIC IF IS A CLOSER OBJECT NEAR ME IN THE FRONT AND IN THE BACK DOSENT STOP ADBRUPT IF IS SOMETHING IN THE Bag additional if im over my lane not always said that im wrong so im been see…

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11448929, filed January 26, 2022

Can recall 22V335 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)).

Seat belt defects are safety defects. If the belt, buckle or pretensioner still does not work right after the recall repair, the repeat visit belongs in your records.

This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same retractor again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 21V596000.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Outlander went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to 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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