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2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander — 2 of them relate to structure. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.

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These campaigns cover the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.

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26V252000

Structure · Body · Hatchback/liftgate · Support Device/strut

A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

The riskA gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

The fix — freeMMNA 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.

What was foundMitsubishi 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.

26V252000 at NHTSA
25V507000

Structure · Body · Hatchback/liftgate · Support Device/strut

A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

The riskA gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

The fix — freeMMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002

What was foundMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

25V507000 at NHTSA
20V280000

Seat Belts · Rear/other

An incorrectly assembled seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

The riskAn incorrectly assembled seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix — freeMMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right side second-row seat belt and replace it as necessary, free of charge. This recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-002.

What was foundMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Outlander and 2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The seat belt for the right side second-row seat may have been assembled incorrectly.

20V280000 at NHTSA

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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.

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