Recall 12V001 affects 21 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles for faulty turn-signal auto-cancel. Repair is free at any franchised Mitsubishi dealer.
Mitsubishi is recalling 21 2012 Outlander Sport vehicles under recall 12V001 because the turn signal lever was not manufactured correctly and the auto-cancel function can stop working. If the signal keeps flashing after a turn, other drivers get the wrong direction cue, which raises crash risk; the Mitsubishi dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The turn signal lever on the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is the stalk on the steering column that lets the driver signal a turn or lane change. It also works with an auto-cancel mechanism, which is supposed to return the lever to its neutral position after the steering wheel comes back from a turn.
On affected Outlander Sport vehicles, the turn signal lever was not manufactured correctly. Because of that defect, the auto-cancel function can stop working. The turn signal still depends on the lever position, but the lever does not reliably return by itself after the turn is complete.
There is no warning sign before failure. What an owner notices is the signal staying on after a completed turn, which means the driver has to switch it off by hand.
Who's affected?
| 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | Turn signal |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 21 |
Not every 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A turn signal that stays on after a turn can give nearby drivers the wrong signal about your next move. That false signal increases the risk of a crash between vehicles because following or oncoming drivers react to an intended maneuver that is no longer intended. Drive with extra attention to the signal indicator and have the lever inspected. Repair will be free at any franchised Mitsubishi dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is included in this recall.
- Contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-800-222-0037 if your VIN is included and you have not received dealer guidance.
- Schedule a franchised Mitsubishi dealer inspection for the turn-signal lever, which fixes the auto-cancel failure that leaves the signal on after a turn.
- Reference recall number 12V001 when you call the dealer or Mitsubishi customer service.
- Drive with extra care until the inspection is complete, and cancel the turn signal by hand after each turn or lane change.
What happens at the repair
Once the dealer repair is available, a Mitsubishi technician will inspect the turn signal lever and replace it with a new lever if the recalled vehicle has the defect. The work is free under the recall. The repair is meant to restore the turn signal auto cancel function, so the signal shuts off normally after a turn. Mitsubishi's filing says no vehicles with this potential condition were retailed to customers, so no owner letters are planned.
Timeline
| January 3, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 9, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V001?
Recall 12V001 covers 21 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles with a turn-signal lever that was not manufactured correctly. The auto-cancel function can stop working, leaving the signal on after the intended turn or lane change.
What should I do if my 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 12V001. If it is, contact a franchised Mitsubishi dealer and ask for the turn-signal lever inspection. If the lever is affected, the dealer will replace it for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Mitsubishi's remedy says dealers will inspect the turn-signal lever and replace it with a new one free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is inaccurate signaling to other drivers. If the turn signal stays on after the auto-cancel function should have stopped it, a following or oncoming driver can misunderstand the driver's next move, increasing crash risk.
Will Mitsubishi send an owner letter for recall 12V001?
No owner letter was prepared for this recall. Mitsubishi reported that no vehicles with this condition had been retailed to customers. If you own a 2012 Outlander Sport, the VIN still decides whether recall 12V001 applies.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V001000 |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi customer service | 1-800-222-0037 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V001 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V001000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →