NHTSA recall,
Mitsubishi Outlander
The liftgate gas springs on certain Outlander vehicles may corrode and rupture, increasing the risk of injury.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. 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. A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury. The recall affects 108,046 vehicles nationwide.
The recall was reported to NHTSA on April 20, 2026. It expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507. MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge.
- You may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is your Mitsubishi affected?
2 models
These models and years may be affected.
- Outlander, model years
- Outlander Phev, model years
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Component
- Vehicle structure defect
- Campaign
- 26V252000
- Vehicles affected
- 108,046
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer's recall number
- SR-26-001
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-888-648-7820
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Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
Listed on Recall Canary
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