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Buying a used 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander has 3 recalls in this group, focused on a rear seat belt assembly error and liftgate gas spring or support failures. Recall documentation should address both restraint assembly and liftgate hardware. Among 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, which are unverified reports, electrical systems appear in 11, unknown or other issues in 8, forward collision avoidance in 6, and air bags in 4. The record includes 5 crashes and 7 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify completion of the rear seat belt assembly recall.
- Inspect liftgate supports and confirm applicable recall repairs.
- Ask about electrical faults, collision warnings, and air bag lights.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Mitsubishi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander Rear Seat Belt Assembly Error | Seat Belts | high |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Liftgate Gas Spring May Fail | Structure | high |
| Mitsubishi Outlander liftgate supports may corrode and fail | Structure | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
31 complaints filed for this model year, including 5 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 7 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 8 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 4 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | None found |
| Structure | 2 | Yes |
| Engine | 2 | None found |