Mitsubishi recall: Structure
What is wrong
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 could happen
A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mitsubishi Outlander 2014–2020
- Mitsubishi Outlander Phev 2018–2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V252000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 20, 2026
- Owners notified
- Jun 17, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 108,046
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut
- Maker's own recall number
- SR-26-001
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mitsubishi recall: Back over prevention Aug 25, 2026
- Mitsubishi recall: Structure Aug 7, 2025
- Mitsubishi recall: Back over prevention Jun 2, 2025
- Mitsubishi recall: Back over prevention Jun 6, 2023
- Mitsubishi recall: Seat belts Jul 13, 2020
- Mitsubishi recall: Seat belts May 18, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.