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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints account for 27 of 215 total complaints (13%) filed on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander, tied to recall 22V027000 for a fuel pump wiring defect. Owners reported stalling, engine warning lights, and fuel odor, with a median failure mileage of 19,000 miles and 4 injuries reported.

Fuel System complaints
27
13% of 215
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
19,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle stalls or loses power unexpectedly while driving, sometimes with gears shifting intermittently before the engine restarts.
  • Check engine or unknown warning lights illuminate, in some cases tied to the cap-less fuel fill system after refueling.
  • Strong fuel odor is detected near the vehicle, including after refueling and while parked in a garage, even after recall repairs were done.
  • Owners report long delays getting the fuel pump recall completed because dealers lacked replacement parts for months.
  • RPM revving or hood trembling was reported alongside warning lights while driving at highway speed.

When 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 4, 2021, latest Sep 22, 2026.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2021Aug 2022Aug 2023Jan 2024Nov 2024Jul 2026
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2022 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

  1. NHTSA 22V027000Jan 24, 2022Fuel System16,616 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    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.

    Risk: 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.

Fuel System complaints by Outlander model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20101 (2%)
  2. 20113 (5%)
  3. 20120 (0%)
  4. 20130 (0%)
  5. 20141 (2%)
  6. 20154 (8%)
  7. 20165 (3%)
  8. 20170 (0%)
  9. 20182 (4%)
  10. 20192 (7%)
  11. 20200 (0%)
  12. 202227 (13%)
  13. 20238 (17%)
  14. 20243 (12%)
  15. 20252 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander have a fuel system recall?
Yes. Recall 22V027000, reported January 24, 2022, covers a fuel pump commutator and wiring defect that can cause the pump to fail. Mitsubishi dealers replace the fuel pump free of charge.
How common are fuel system complaints on the 2022 Outlander?
NHTSA lists 27 fuel system complaints for the 2022 Outlander, which is 13% of its 215 total complaints for the model year, the highest share among all model years listed.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2022 Outlander is 19,000 miles.
Were there any injuries linked to the fuel system issue?
NHTSA records show 4 injuries associated with fuel system complaints on the 2022 Outlander, with no reported crashes or fires.
What symptoms do owners describe before the fuel pump fails?
Owners describe stalling, intermittent gear shifts, warning lights, and fuel odor, sometimes recurring even after the recall repair was completed.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.