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Mitsubishi Outlander Recall 26V252: Liftgate Gas Spring Can Corrode and Fall Unexpectedly

NHTSA campaign 26V252, reported April 20, 2026, 108,046 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The liftgate gas spring cylinders on certain Mitsubishi Outlander and Outlander PHEV vehicles may corrode and lose pressure. Over time this can cause a gas spring cylinder to rupture, or the liftgate may fall unexpectedly.

A ruptured gas spring or a liftgate that drops without warning can increase the risk of injury, especially to anyone standing near or reaching under the open rear hatch. Owners should be cautious when opening and closing the liftgate and keep people and objects clear of its path.

The remedy is free. Mitsubishi Motors North America will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs at no cost through an authorized dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026, and owners can contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820 (recall SR-26-001). Check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA.gov, where affected VINs become searchable June 3, 2026. This recall expands on previous NHTSA recall 25V507.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V252Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Problem
Mitsubishi 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.
Risk
A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
MMNA 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.

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Outlander2014201520162017201820192020
Mitsubishi Outlander Phev20182019202020212022