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2020 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
31
Latest campaign
Apr 20, 2026

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Structure2Apr 20, 2026
Seat belts1May 18, 2020

Safety recalls3

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
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
Campaign
NHTSA 20V280000 · May 18, 2020

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 component31

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
31Complaints filed
5Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
7Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system1135000
Unknown or other826205
Forward collision avoidance619100
Air bags413306
Exterior lighting26000
Structure26000
Engine26000
Lane departure26000
Service brakes26100
Seats26000
Latches/locks/linkages13000
Wheels13100
Steering13000
Suspension13000
Power train13000

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

  • Exterior lighting

    “The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low beam headlights were significantly dim and progressively worsened and became inoperable.”

    Filed 07/31/2026 · ODI 11754050
  • Latches/locks/linkages

    “The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving on the interstate at an undisclosed speed, there was wind underneath the hood, and the hood was vibrating.”

    Filed 07/10/2026 · ODI 11749592
  • Forward collision avoidance

    “The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at 25 MPH, a "be careful due to icy roads" message appeared, but it was the middle of May and there was no ice or…”

    Filed 05/28/2026 · ODI 11740553

Other Mitsubishi Outlander model years

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2020 Mitsubishi Outlander recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 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 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls for?

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

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 11 complaints out of 31 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 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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