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2019 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
5
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
30
Latest campaign
Apr 20, 2026

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Structure2Apr 20, 2026
Seat belts2Jul 13, 2020
Equipment1Sep 5, 2018

Safety recalls5

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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
May 18, 202020V280000

Seat belts: rear/other

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V280000
What's wrong
Mitsubishi 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.
Risk
An incorrectly assembled seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
MMNA 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.
Filed under
Outlander, Outlander Phev
Campaign
NHTSA 20V280000 · May 18, 2020
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 component30

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
30Complaints filed
5Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
5Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Service brakes1033100
Air bags723402
Electrical system723010
Structure310101
Engine310010
Power train310000
Seats27000
Fuel/propulsion system27000
Seat belts27100
Unknown or other13000
Forward collision avoidance13000
Steering13000
Wheels13000
Exterior lighting13100
Visibility/wiper13002

1 more component 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

  • Air bags

    “See attached document for complaint. The vehicle was sold without disclosure of an active airbag safety recall involving explosive deployment. Disclosure occurred only after contracts were executed and funds tendered.”

    Filed 03/12/2026 · ODI 11723868
  • Structure

    “See attached document for complaint”

    Filed 02/17/2026 · ODI 11718517
  • Seats

    “The drivers seat-back tilts back slowly on its own. Ill move the seat-back upright before I start driving and it'll slowly tilt back on its own while im driving.”

    Filed 02/04/2026 · ODI 11715727

Other Mitsubishi Outlander model years

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2019 Mitsubishi Outlander recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 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 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls for?

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

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 30 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 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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