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Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has issued a safety recall affecting approximately 108,046 vehicles. The recall was filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on April 20, 2026 under campaign number 26V252000.
The Defect
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 Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
- 2014–2020 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2018–2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V252000
A recall repair is free — but if your Mitsubishi has been in the shop repeatedly, or the fix has not held, you may have a lemon law claim worth far more than the repair. See our Mitsubishi problems and recalls hub or Check if you qualify →.
