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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 26V252000

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev | 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev | 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev | 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev | 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut

Published April 21, 2026 · Recall initiated: April 20, 2026

Summary

NHTSA records recall 26V252000, published April 21, 2026 and initiated April 20, 2026. Recalling firm: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.; 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev | 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev | 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev | 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev | 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut.

What's the hazard

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

What to do

MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.

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Recall details

Brand
MITSUBISHI
Model
OUTLANDER
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Lot
2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | 2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | 2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER | 2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV | 2019 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV | 2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV | 2021 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV | 2022 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev | 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev | 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev | 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev | 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V252000 on April 21, 2026. Reported hazard: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

What should I do if I have this product?

MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MITSUBISHI. Model: OUTLANDER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)