2022 Mitsubishi Outlander fuel system problems

The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has 22 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Fuel System complaints

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Outlander fuel system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

22V027000Fuel SystemJanuary 24, 2022 · 16,616 units

Defect

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The commutator and wires inside the fuel pump may be fused incorrectly, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.

Consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-001.

What owners report

“Two issues: 1: since the purchase of the vehicle the hood would bounce up and down while on the highway. The service team acknowledged this was a known issue and advised they would resolve. It has been 3 month with no resolution. 2: when the gas mileage drops below 30 miles left to empty the…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · May 1, 2022

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander fuel system — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 22V027000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.