Recall 14V031 affects 733 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles with misrouted driver-seat air bag wiring. Repair is free at any franchised Mitsubishi dealer.
Mitsubishi is recalling 733 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles because driver side seat-mounted air bag wiring was routed incorrectly during leather seat cover installation. The wiring can be damaged when the seat height adjustment is used, turn on the air bag warning light, and prevent the air bag from deploying in a crash; the Mitsubishi dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The driver's side seat-mounted air bag in the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is built into the driver's seat. Its wiring connects that air bag to the vehicle's restraint system, so the system can recognize the seat air bag and command it during a side-impact crash. The wire routing matters because the seat cover, cushion, and seat frame all sit around that harness.
On the recalled Outlander Sport vehicles with leather seats, the driver's side seat-mounted air bag wiring was improperly routed during leather seat cover installation. That means the harness was not placed along the intended path before the seat cover was fitted. A wrong wire path leaves the air bag connection outside the layout Mitsubishi designed for the seat assembly.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not expect a change in seat feel, a sound from the seat, or another clear signal that the seat air bag wiring is routed incorrectly.
Who's affected?
| 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | air bag system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 733 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect seat wiring can be damaged when the seat height adjustment is used. The air bag warning light can turn on, and in a crash requiring deployment, the driver side seat mounted air bag can fail to deploy, increasing injury risk. Repair will be free at any franchised Mitsubishi dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Mitsubishi dealer and ask whether recall number 14V031 is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the free driver-seat air bag wiring inspection and re-routing so the seat-mounted air bag can deploy in a crash.
- Bring the recall notice if Mitsubishi mailed one, and give the dealer recall number 14V031 when you call.
- Avoid using the driver seat height adjustment until the dealer inspects the air bag wiring.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Mitsubishi technician inspects the wiring for the driver side seat mounted air bag. The repair process is to reroute that wiring when the routing is wrong. If the wire is damaged, the technician replaces the seat mounted air bag. Mitsubishi says this work is free of charge. The dealer repair will be free once Mitsubishi confirms service is open for your VIN.
Timeline
| February 4, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 28, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V031?
Recall 14V031 covers 733 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with leather seats. The driver-side seat-mounted air bag wiring was routed incorrectly during leather seat cover installation. Mitsubishi dealers inspect the wiring, reroute it if needed, and replace a damaged seat-mounted air bag for free.
What should I do if my 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Outlander Sport is included in recall 14V031. If it is, call a franchised Mitsubishi dealer and ask for the driver-side seat-mounted air bag wiring inspection. Reference recall number 14V031 or Mitsubishi recall SR-14-001 when you schedule service.
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 inspect and reroute the driver-side seat-mounted air bag wiring free of charge. If the wire is damaged, the seat-mounted air bag is replaced for free.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a driver-side seat-mounted air bag that does not deploy in a crash. Incorrect wiring routing can let the seat height adjustment damage the wiring. If the crash requires that air bag, nondeployment increases the risk of injury.
What warning signs should I watch for?
Watch for the air bag warning light. Mitsubishi's filing says damaged wiring can illuminate that light after seat height adjustment. A warning light does not prove your VIN is included, so confirm the recall by VIN and have a Mitsubishi dealer inspect the wiring.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V031000 |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi customer service | 1-800-222-0037 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V031 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V031000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (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 →