Mitsubishi Recalls 2013 Outlander Sport for Brake Light and Shift Lever Defects
Mitsubishi is recalling 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles because brake lights may malfunction and the shift lever may move without braking, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, specifically citing increased crash risk and potential for personal injury from vehicle rollaway.
Plain-English summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured between June 11, 2012, and September 11, 2012. The recall involves 4,539 vehicles that fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 108 and 114 regarding lamps and theft protection.
The defect causes the brake stop lamps to illuminate continuously or intermittently, which may prevent other drivers from knowing when the vehicle is stopping. Additionally, the shift lever could be moved out of Park without depressing the brake pedal, potentially allowing the vehicle to roll and cause personal injury.
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
- Brand
- MITSUBISHI
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — SUV
- Affected units
- 4,539
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- OUTLANDER SPORT
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Related recalls
Same brand · MITSUBISHI
- HighMitsubishi Recalls Outlander Models for Rearview Camera Software Defect
NHTSA · 2026-08-25
- SevereMitsubishi Outlander liftgate gas springs may corrode and lose pressure
NHTSA · 2026-04-20
- High
- High2023 Mitsubishi Outlander: Rearview Camera Software Defect Recall
NHTSA · 2025-06-02
- HighMitsubishi Outlander PHEV backup camera display failure recall
NHTSA · 2023-06-06
Same manufacturer · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
See all →- High
- High2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Rearview Camera Display Software Error Recall
NHTSA · 2022-07-08
Same hazard · crash risk
See all →- SevereKoenigsegg Recalls CC850 Vehicles Due to Electronic Parking Brake Defect
NHTSA · 2026-10-21
- SevereFord Recalls ABS Modules With Incorrect Software Programming
NHTSA · 2026-10-20
- SevereHyundai Recalls 2026 Tucson Hybrid and Elantra for Steering Control Risk
NHTSA · 2026-10-20
- SevereLexus NX Vehicles Recalled for Instrument Panel Display Failure
NHTSA · 2026-10-20
- HighLand Rover Range Rover Recall for Rearview Camera Drainage Issue
NHTSA · 2026-10-15
Similar recalls
- HighMitsubishi Recalls 2012 Outlander Sport for Turn Signal Defect
NHTSA · 2012-01-03
- SevereMitsubishi Recalls 2013 Outlander Sport for Front Suspension Weld Defect
NHTSA · 2013-07-08
- SevereMitsubishi Recalls 2011 Outlander Sport for Brake Booster Defect
NHTSA · 2014-09-12
- SevereMitsubishi Recalls Outlander Models for Parking Brake Corrosion Risk
NHTSA · 2018-01-26
- High
- HighMitsubishi Recalls 2013 Outlander Sport for Fuel Gauge Error
NHTSA · 2013-03-29