2014-2020 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2018-2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev recall: Liftgate Gas Springs May Rupture
Report received by NHTSA: April 20, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
108,046 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2014-2020 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2018-2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev.
- Compared with
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has 2 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 2 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
33 earlier NHTSA recalls by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 7, 2025 2014-2020 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2018-2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev recall: Liftgate Gas Springs May Rupture (agency record)
- June 2, 2025 2022-2024 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2023-2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 (agency record)
- June 6, 2023 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recall: Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 (agency record)
- Aug. 2, 2022 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recall: Engine Stall From Control Unit Software Error (agency record)
- July 8, 2022 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. recall: Inoperable Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Mitsubishi Outlander 2014-2020
- Mitsubishi Outlander Phev 2018-2022
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V252000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 20, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 108,046 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | SR-26-001 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record