2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2015–2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Recall: Affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT)…
NHTSA campaign 16V563000 · Power Train · filed Jul 28, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.
The risk
A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
MMNA has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-006.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi | Lancer | 2016 |
| Mitsubishi | Outlander | 2016 |
| Mitsubishi | Outlander Sport | 2015, 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V563000 (manufacturer number SR-16-006). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.