Mitsubishi Outlander liftgate gas springs may corrode and lose pressure
Mitsubishi is recalling certain Outlander and Outlander PHEV vehicles because the liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, risking rupture or a falling liftgate.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: Corrosion-driven failure of a body support strut that can rupture or drop the liftgate is a structural vehicle defect, meeting the Severe criterion.
Plain-English summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The campaign covers 108,046 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. A rupture or an unexpectedly falling liftgate can increase the risk of injury.
The recall applies to owners and operators of the affected model years. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on 17 June 2026, and affected VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov from 3 June 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall 25V507.
Mitsubishi will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs free of charge. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820, quoting recall number SR-26-001.
The recalled product
- Product
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, OUTLANDER PHEV
- Brand
- MITSUBISHI
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — SUV
- Affected units
- 108,046
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- OUTLANDER
- OUTLANDER PHEV
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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