Mitsubishi Outlander Liftgate Gas Spring May Fail high
The gas spring cylinders that hold up the rear liftgate may corrode over time and lose pressure. This can cause a cylinder to rupture or cause the liftgate to fall shut unexpectedly.
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Mitsubishi Outlander Phev recalls
8 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2025. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
- 8 recalls
- 5 rated high or critical
- 41 owner complaints
- Apr 20, 2026 newest recall
Mitsubishi Outlander liftgate supports may corrode and fail medium
Mitsubishi is recalling certain Outlander and Outlander PHEV vehicles that were sold in, or are now registered in, a list of states that includes Alaska, New York, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia. The gas-filled cylinders that hold the rear liftgate open can corrode and lose pressure. A cylinder in that condition can burst, or the liftgate it is supposed to hold up can fall unexpectedly. Mitsubishi will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs.
Mitsubishi Outlander rearview camera image may freeze or vanish medium
Mitsubishi is recalling certain Outlander and Outlander PHEV vehicles. Because of a software error in the vehicle's infotainment system, the picture from the rearview camera may freeze, or it may not appear on the display at all. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal safety standard for rear visibility. This recall replaces and expands an earlier recall, and vehicles that were already repaired under that earlier recall need the new repair as well.
Mitsubishi Outlander Backup Camera Image Can Fail high
A software error in the vehicle's infotainment system can prevent the backup camera's rearview image from appearing on the display. When this happens, the driver backing up does not get the rearview camera picture that the display is meant to show, even though the camera and display are otherwise working.
Mitsubishi Outlander rear seat belt buckle may not latch medium
Mitsubishi is recalling certain Outlander and Outlander PHEV vehicles. When the second-row seat backs are folded down, the center seat belt buckle can press against the buckle on the right side. That contact can knock the cover off the right-side buckle, leaving it unable to latch and unable to hold a passenger in place. Dealers will modify the center buckle cover, add a new warning label to the seat support, and supply a new label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge.
Mitsubishi Outlander Rear Seat Belt Assembly Error high
Mitsubishi is recalling certain Outlander and Outlander PHEV vehicles because the seat belt for the right-side second-row seat may have been assembled incorrectly. Because of this, the seat belt may not properly hold and restrain the person sitting in that seat the way it is designed to.
Mitsubishi SUVs: Forward Collision Braking Software Issue high
Certain 2018 Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles have a Forward Collision Mitigation system that detects pedestrians. Because of incorrect software, the system's control unit may apply the brakes for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected. This means the vehicle could keep braking on its own after the system should have released the brakes, since the software isn't correctly recognizing when to stop applying them.
Mitsubishi Vehicles May Have Faulty Safety System Software high
Certain Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross, and Outlander vehicles have a possible software problem in the control unit that manages the brake system. This could stop safety features such as automatic emergency braking, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or the brake auto-hold function from working when they are needed. Dealers will update the software in the hydraulic control unit to fix the problem.
Mitsubishi problem guides that cover the Outlander Phev
- Mitsubishi Outlander Backup Camera Recalls Address Missing or Frozen Images · 4 recalls
- Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Belt Recalls Affect Buckles and Child Restraints · 4 recalls
- Mitsubishi Outlander Structure Recalls Cover Falling Liftgates and Pillar Weakness · 3 recalls
Outlander Phev model years compared
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Mitsubishi Outlander Phev recall questions
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Outlander Phev have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering the 2018–2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev. 5 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Mitsubishi Outlander Liftgate Gas Spring May Fail" (NHTSA campaign 26V252000), reported Apr 20, 2026.
Which Mitsubishi Outlander Phev model year has the most recalls?
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev has the most, with 5 recalls. The 2025 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Is there a do-not-drive or park-outside recall on the Mitsubishi Outlander Phev?
No. None of the 8 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
How do I check whether my Mitsubishi Outlander Phev has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Mitsubishi dealer, including for second owners.
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Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: