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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V252📅 Apr 21, 2026

2014–2020 Mitsubishi Outlander & 2018–2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V252000
Manufacturer recall #
SR-26-001
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
108,046
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Owner phone
1-888-648-7820
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 17, 2026
Recall started by
ODI

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V252 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V252?

2014–2020 Mitsubishi Outlander & 2018–2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. 108,046 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mitsubishi dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-648-7820.