Recall 15V579 covers 2 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles with certification labels showing incorrect VINs. Repair is free at any franchised Mitsubishi dealer.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles because the certification label installed during manufacturing has the wrong VIN. The label error means the vehicle does not meet federal certification requirements, and the Mitsubishi dealer repair will be free once Mitsubishi makes the remedy available.
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What's wrong?
The certification label on a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is the vehicle's official identification label. It lists information that dealers, inspectors, repair shops, and owners use to match the physical vehicle to its paperwork. The VIN on that label is supposed to match the VIN assigned to the vehicle.
On the affected Outlander Sport vehicles, Mitsubishi installed labels with the wrong VIN during manufacturing. That does not mean a driving system broke, but it creates an identification problem: the vehicle label does not correctly match the vehicle. The recall filing says only 2 consecutively built vehicles are involved.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner would not feel, hear, or see a drivability symptom from this label error; the issue is found by checking the certification label against the vehicle's correct VIN.
Who's affected?
| 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 2 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
This recall is about certification labels, not a reported driving symptom. Incorrect labels leave the vehicle out of compliance with regulatory requirements that help confirm it is safe. Check your VIN and schedule the label repair when available. Repair will be free at any franchised Mitsubishi dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is included in this recall.
- Contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820 to ask whether the corrected certification label is ready for your VIN.
- Call a franchised Mitsubishi dealer with recall number 15V579 before visiting.
- Schedule the free corrected certification-label installation once the dealer confirms it is ready; the repair replaces the label with the wrong VIN.
- Bring the owner letter if Mitsubishi mailed one.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, once the repair is available, a Mitsubishi technician installs corrected certification labels with the proper VIN information. The label replacement is free under the recall, with parts and labor covered. The work addresses the manufacturing error where the vehicle certification label did not show the correct VIN, so the vehicle's required label matches the vehicle. Ask the service desk to confirm the corrected label before pickup.
Timeline
| September 21, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 8, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V579?
Recall 15V579 covers 2 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles with incorrect certification labels. The labels were installed with the wrong VIN, so the vehicle does not meet federal certification requirements. Mitsubishi dealers will install corrected certification labels for free.
What should I do if my 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 15V579. If it is, contact a franchised Mitsubishi dealer and ask for the corrected certification label installation. Reference recall number 15V579 and Mitsubishi recall number SR-15-010 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Mitsubishi will install corrected certification labels free of charge at a franchised Mitsubishi dealer. Federal recall rules require the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost for affected vehicles.
Is my Outlander Sport safe to drive with this label recall?
This recall is about an incorrect certification label, not a reported mechanical failure. The official consequence is that a vehicle must meet regulatory requirements to ensure it is safe. Confirm your VIN, then have Mitsubishi install the corrected label.
What if I bought this Mitsubishi Outlander Sport used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received a notice, check your VIN and give the dealer recall number 15V579 so the service desk can confirm the label repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V579000 |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi customer service | 1-888-648-7820 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V579 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V579000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →