The most recent Outlander Sport recall, 22V-563, covers about 76,508 2019–2022 models with the CVT whose transmission software could stall the engine at speed. Earlier 2011–2016 models have corrosion-related recalls for the front crossmember, wipers, parking brake and liftgate supports, plus two CVT campaigns for 2015–2016.
CarWhere lists 12 documented Outlander Sport issues, including 12 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.
First generation Outlander Sport problems (2011–present)
CVT control software may cause an engine stall (recall 22V-563) (2019–2022)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2011–present) – 2019–2022
- Years:
- 2019–2022
- Powertrain:
- CVT models
On 2019–2022 Outlander Sports with the CVT and a mechanical key, a software error in the CVT control unit may reduce the gear ratio at high speed, which can stall the engine. The campaign covers about 76,508 vehicles; dealers update the CVT-ECU software.
Symptoms
- Engine stall or sudden loss of power at highway speed
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 22V563000 (2022-08) · 76,508 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [1][2]
Front lower control arm may detach after crossmember corrosion (recalls 20V-279, 21V-144) (2011–2016)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2011–present) – 2011–2016
- Years:
- 2011–2016
- Powertrain:
- All
In road-salt states, the front crossmember may corrode until a lower control arm detaches. Recall 20V-279 covers 2011–2016 Outlander Sport with Lancer and Outlander models (141,200 vehicles across those models); 21V-144 adds 2013–2015 Outlander Sports (15,347 vehicles). Dealers seal or replace the crossmember.
Symptoms
- Clunking from the front suspension
- Visible rust on the front crossmember
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 20V279000 (2020-05) · 141,200 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [3][4][2]
Wiper link or wiper motor may fail from water intrusion (recalls 18V-103, 16V-792) (2011–2016)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2011–present) – 2011–2016
- Years:
- 2011–2016
- Powertrain:
- All
Water between the hood and windshield can corrode the wiper link ball joint on 2011–2016 models (18V-103, 158,651 vehicles) or the wiper motor on 2011–2015 models (16V-792, 93,801 vehicles), possibly leaving the wipers inoperative.
Symptoms
- Wipers that stop or move erratically
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 18V103000 (2018-02) · 158,651 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [5][6][2]
Parking brake shafts may corrode and bind (recalls 18V-070, 20V-741) (2013–2016)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2011–present) – 2013–2016
- Years:
- 2013–2016
- Powertrain:
- All
Water can enter the rear brake calipers and corrode the parking brake actuator shafts. Recall 18V-070 covers 2013–2016 Outlander Sport and 2014–2016 Outlander models (170,354 vehicles across those models); 20V-741 covers 2016 models (21,758 vehicles).
Symptoms
- Parking brake that drags or does not hold
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 18V070000 (2018-01) · 170,354 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [7][8][2]
CVT may hesitate when accelerating (recall 16V-563) (2015–2016)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2011–present) – 2015–2016
- Years:
- 2015–2016
- Powertrain:
- CVT models
The CVT may delay acceleration in certain conditions on 2015–2016 Outlander Sport and 2016 Outlander and Lancer models, about 82,436 vehicles across those models. Dealers reprogram the CVT control unit.
Symptoms
- Hesitation when accelerating
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 16V563000 (2016-07) · 82,436 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [9][2]
CVT hose may detach and leak fluid (recall 16V-548) (2015)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2011–present) – 2015
- Years:
- 2015
- Powertrain:
- 2.0L CVT
On 2015 Outlander Sports with the 2.0L engine and CVT built June 2014 through November 2015, a CVT hose clamp may not have been secured, allowing the hose to come off and leak transmission fluid. The campaign covers 45,731 vehicles.
Symptoms
- Transmission fluid spots under the car
- Transmission warning or slipping
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 16V548000 (2016-07) · 45,731 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [10][2]
Defective relays may cause stalling or overheating (recall 17V-609) (2015–2016)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2011–present) – 2015–2016
- Years:
- 2015–2016
- Powertrain:
- All
Defective relays can cause an engine stall, reduced power or overheating on 2015–2016 Outlander Sport models, with 2015–2017 Outlander and other models, about 132,552 vehicles across those models.
Symptoms
- Sudden stall or loss of power
- Rising engine temperature
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 17V609000 (2017-09) · 132,552 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [11][2]
Liftgate supports may corrode and the liftgate may fall (recall 16V-867) (2011–2012, 2016)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2011–present) – 2011–2012, 2016
- Years:
- 2011–2012, 2016
- Powertrain:
- All
The liftgate support tubes on 2011–2012 and some 2016 Outlander Sports may lack enough anti-corrosion treatment, so they can lose gas pressure and let the liftgate fall. The campaign covers 50,228 vehicles; dealers replace the supports.
Symptoms
- Liftgate that will not stay open
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 16V867000 (2016-12) · 50,228 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [12][2]
Front passenger seat belt fastener may loosen (recall 14V-744) (2013–2015)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2011–present) – 2013–2015
- Years:
- 2013–2015
- Powertrain:
- All
On 2013–2015 Outlander Sports built July 2012 to July 2014, the front-passenger seat belt lap fastener may not be torqued to specification and can loosen. The campaign covers 54,779 vehicles.
Symptoms
- Loose seat belt anchor at the passenger seat
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 14V744000 (2014-11) · 54,779 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [13][2]
Accessory drive belt may detach (recalls 18V-069, 14V-562) (2011–2012)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2011–present) – 2011–2012
- Years:
- 2011–2012
- Powertrain:
- All
A cracked belt tensioner flange (18V-069, 2011–2012 models, 141,053 vehicles across models) or worn pulleys (14V-562, 2011 models, 165,923 vehicles across models) can let the drive belt come off, so the battery discharges and the engine may stall.
Symptoms
- Belt squeal
- Battery warning light
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 18V069000 (2018-01) · 141,053 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [14][15][2]
Doors may open while driving in high heat (recall 17V-233) (2016)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2011–present) – 2016
- Years:
- 2016
- Powertrain:
- All
Inside door latches on 2016 Outlander Sport and Outlander models may not latch securely in high temperatures, about 35,674 vehicles across those models. Dealers replace the latches.
Symptoms
- Door that does not latch fully
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 17V233000 (2017-04) · 35,674 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [16][2]
Brake and collision-avoidance software errors (recalls 18V-621, 18V-620) (2018)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2011–present) – 2018
- Years:
- 2018
- Powertrain:
- All
On 2018 Outlander Sports with Forward Collision Mitigation, hydraulic unit software may keep safety systems such as automatic emergency braking from intervening (18V-621, 58,916 vehicles across models), and pedestrian-detection braking may last longer than needed (18V-620, 9,166 vehicles).
Symptoms
- Unexpected or prolonged automatic braking
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 18V621000 (2018-09) · 58,916 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [17][18][2]