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Mitsubishi Outlander Structure Recalls Cover Falling Liftgates and Pillar Weakness
Liftgate gas spring corrosion is the recurring structural problem in these Mitsubishi notices. The August 2025 and April 2026 recalls identify certain 2014-2020 Outlanders and 2018-2022 Outlander PHEVs whose gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, potentially rupturing or allowing the liftgate to fall unexpectedly. The August 2025 notice limits its coverage to vehicles sold or currently registered in specified states and the District of Columbia. A distinct October 2021 recall concerns one 2022 Outlander: a welding robot software programming error may have caused incorrect center-pillar welds, reducing body strength and increasing injury risk in a crash.
Warning signs to watch for
- August 2025 liftgate recall: the liftgate may fall unexpectedly.
- April 2026 liftgate recall: the liftgate may fall unexpectedly.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
Neither the August 2025 nor the April 2026 liftgate notice tells owners to stop driving or park outside. Their stated injury risks involve a gas spring cylinder rupturing or the liftgate falling unexpectedly. The October 2021 center-pillar notice also does not tell the owner to stop driving or park outside; it describes increased injury risk from reduced body strength in a crash. None of the listed structure notices carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction.
What the free repair involves
For the August 2025 and April 2026 liftgate recalls, MMNA will replace both the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. The October 2021 center-pillar notice specifies a different remedy for the single affected 2022 Outlander: MMNA will repurchase and replace the vehicle, free of charge.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 1 |
| medium | 2 |
Models affected most
Where owners report structure problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under structure for the Mitsubishi models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Structure complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander | 75 |
| 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander | 8 |
| 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander | 3 |
| 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | Mitsubishi Outlander Liftgate Gas Spring May Fail | high |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Mitsubishi Outlander liftgate supports may corrode and fail | medium |
| Oct 18, 2021 | Mitsubishi Outlander Center Pillar May Be Weak | medium |
Common questions
Which Outlander models appear in the liftgate gas spring recalls?
Both liftgate notices identify certain 2014-2020 Outlanders and 2018-2022 Outlander PHEVs. The August 2025 notice additionally specifies geographic eligibility based on where vehicles were sold or are currently registered; the April 2026 notice supplied here states no geographic restriction.
What will Mitsubishi replace for the liftgate corrosion problem?
The August 2025 and April 2026 notices each specify replacement of the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. They identify corrosion and pressure loss in the cylinders as the problem addressed by that remedy.
Will a dealer repair the recalled Outlander's weak center pillar?
The October 2021 notice covers one 2022 Outlander and specifies that MMNA will repurchase and replace the affected vehicle, free of charge. Its stated remedy does not describe a dealer welding repair or a software update.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.