NHTSA recall 26V-252: Structure

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Reported April 21, 2026 · 1 affected model year

Structure recall

26V-252
April 21, 2026 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
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.
Safety 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V252000
ManufacturerMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report dateApril 21, 2026
ComponentStructure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander9 recalls total

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August 8, 2025 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

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.

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