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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 8
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 171
Latest campaign: Apr 20, 2026

Recall summary by component8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Structure	2	Apr 20, 2026	26V252000 25V507000
Parking brake	2	Nov 30, 2020	20V741000 18V070000
Seat belts	1	Jul 13, 2020	20V403000
Electrical system	1	Sep 29, 2017	17V609000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Apr 6, 2017	17V233000
Power train	1	Jul 28, 2016	16V563000

Safety recalls8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 20, 2026Latest campaign


Apr 20, 202626V252000	Structure: body hatchback/liftgate A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V252000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V252000 · Apr 20, 2026
Aug 7, 202525V507000	Structure: body hatchback/liftgate A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V507000 What's wrong Mitsubishi 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. 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 October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002 Campaign NHTSA 25V507000 · Aug 7, 2025
Nov 30, 202020V741000	Parking brake If the parking brake operating shafts bind, the parking brakes may not engage or disengage fully. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V741000 What's wrong Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts could have been peeled off during the assembly process. As a result, water entering the rear brake caliper boot may cause the parking brake operating shafts to corrode and possibly bind. Risk If the parking brake operating shafts bind, the parking brakes may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brakes do not engage properly, the vehicle could rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-005. Campaign NHTSA 20V741000 · Nov 30, 2020
Jul 13, 202020V403000	Seat belts: rear/other buckle assembly An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V403000 What's wrong Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant. Risk An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Remedy MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004. Campaign NHTSA 20V403000 · Jul 13, 2020
Jan 26, 201818V070000	Parking brake If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V070000 What's wrong Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind. Risk If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. Dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-002. Campaign NHTSA 18V070000 · Jan 26, 2018
Sep 29, 201717V609000	Electrical system: starter assembly relay If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V609000 What's wrong Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating. Risk If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash. Remedy MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005. Campaign NHTSA 17V609000 · Sep 29, 2017

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component171

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

171Complaints filed

9Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

7Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	71	42	1	0	0
Engine	28	16	2	1	1
Unknown or other	19	11	0	1	0
Service brakes	19	11	3	0	2
Electrical system	17	10	2	1	2
Vehicle speed control	14	8	1	0	0
Structure	14	8	1	0	1
Exterior lighting	13	8	0	0	0
Air bags	9	5	6	0	5
Steering	8	5	2	0	1
Latches/locks/linkages	8	5	0	0	0
Parking brake	6	4	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	5	3	1	0	1
Suspension	3	2	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	3	2	0	0	0

10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Power train
“This vehicle exhibits a severe and dangerous acceleration hesitation, accompanied by a sudden, momentary loss of engine torque when pulling out from stops or trying to merge onto highways.”
Filed 09/15/2026 · ODI 11764420
Suspension
“The annual state safety inspection failed due to a severely rust corroded front Cross-Member. A corrosion hole developed right where the air conditioner condensate drain port is located right above it.”
Filed 09/05/2026 · ODI 11762362
Power train
“The contact owns a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle unintendedly decreased speed. No warning lights illuminated.”
Filed 08/27/2026 · ODI 11760065

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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most recent, 26V252000 (reported April 20, 2026), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls for?

The largest group is structure, with 2 campaigns. Others: parking brake (2), seat belts (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 71 complaints out of 171 filed with NHTSA (42%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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