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2018 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 72
Latest campaign: Apr 20, 2026

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Structure	2	Apr 20, 2026	26V252000 25V507000
Seat belts	1	Jul 13, 2020	20V403000
Electrical system	1	Sep 14, 2018	18V620000
Forward collision avoidance	1	Sep 14, 2018	18V621000
Equipment	1	Sep 5, 2018	18V591000

Safety recalls6

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. Filed under Outlander, Outlander Phev 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 Filed under Outlander, Outlander Phev Campaign NHTSA 25V507000 · Aug 7, 2025
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. Filed under Outlander, Outlander Phev Campaign NHTSA 20V403000 · Jul 13, 2020
Sep 14, 201818V620000	Electrical system: software If the FCM-ECU software activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V620000 What's wrong Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system that detects pedestrians. Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected. Risk If the FCM-ECU software activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking. The resulting rapid deceleration of the vehicle can increase the risk of a rear-end collision. Remedy MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software, free of charge. The recall is began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-007. Filed under Outlander, Outlander Phev Campaign NHTSA 18V620000 · Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 201818V621000	Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V621000 What's wrong Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system and 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross vehicles and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and/or an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system. The software for the Hydraulic Unit Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may be incorrect, possibly preventing the intervention of a safety system such as automatic emergency braking, Anti-lock Braking (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), or the Brake Auto Hold (BAH) function when any of these systems are in use. Risk If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hydraulic Unit-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-008. Filed under Outlander, Outlander Phev Campaign NHTSA 18V621000 · Sep 14, 2018
Sep 5, 201818V591000	Equipment: other labels The incorrect rim size information on the label can cause the operator to replace the rim with an incorrect rim size, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V591000 What's wrong Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels. The Certification Label lists an incorrect rear wheel rim size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Risk The incorrect rim size information on the label can cause the operator to replace the rim with an incorrect rim size, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy MMNA will notify owners and send them a corrected certification label, free of charge. Owners can also choose to have the label replaced by a dealer, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-006. Filed under Outlander Campaign NHTSA 18V591000 · Sep 5, 2018

Merged from NHTSA model names: Outlander, Outlander Phev. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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).

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Owner complaints by component72

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

72Complaints filed

8Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

8Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	13	18	0	0	0
Electrical system	13	18	2	0	1
Unknown or other	11	15	2	0	1
Air bags	10	14	4	0	6
Structure	9	13	1	0	0
Service brakes	9	13	2	0	2
Power train	8	11	1	1	0
Exterior lighting	6	8	1	0	0
Vehicle speed control	6	8	0	0	0
Seats	4	6	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	4	6	0	1	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	4	6	3	0	2
Wheels	3	4	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	3	4	0	0	0
Suspension	2	3	0	0	0

11 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, merged from NHTSA model names Outlander, Outlander Phev.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“Driving down the road and the engine shuts off. Yes its available upon request. I have reported it to my mechanic. The safety is me and others as this has happened 3 times in the past 2 weeks in the middle of traffic.”
Filed 09/15/2026 · ODI 11764435
Structure
“The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V252000 (Structure).”
Filed 09/09/2026 · ODI 11763078
Structure
“See attached document for complaint”
Filed 02/17/2026 · ODI 11718511

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2018 Mitsubishi Outlander recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 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 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls for?

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

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 13 complaints out of 72 filed with NHTSA (18%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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