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2015 MITSUBISHI Outlander

5 recalls Risk Grade: C Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #18V070000 Plain English
Component

PARKING BRAKE

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your Outlander's parking brake is a crucial safety feature that helps hold your vehicle in place when you're parked on an incline. In some 2013-2016 models, water can seep into the brake calipers and cause the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode.
Risk if Unfixed
If the parking brake actuator shafts corrode and bind, your parking brake might not work properly. This means your vehicle could roll away if you park on a slope, and you could lose control, increasing the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealership will inspect the brake calipers, replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body as needed, and replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. All of this will be done free of charge, so don't hesitate to schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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High Priority #20V403000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your Outlander's second-row center seat belt buckle is the part that keeps you safe in the back seat. In some 2014-2019 models, this buckle can get in the way of the right-side buckle when the seats are folded down.
Risk if Unfixed
If the buckle cover comes loose, the buckle won't work properly and you might not be restrained in a crash. This could cause serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will fix this by re-designing the buckle cover, adding a new warning label under your back seat, and including a new warning in your owner's manual – all at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — 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.
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Moderate #17V609000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's starter assembly relay might be defective, which could cause engine problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If your engine stalls, you're at a higher risk of being in a crash, which could put you and others in danger.
Free Fix
Mitsubishi will replace the faulty relay for free at a dealership, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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Under Review #26V252000 Plain English
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STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The liftgate on your Outlander or Outlander PHEV is held up by gas spring cylinders. These cylinders can break down over time and lose pressure, causing the liftgate to fall unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gas spring cylinders fail, the liftgate could fall without warning, potentially injuring you or a passenger. You could also damage your vehicle or surrounding objects.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace the liftgate gas springs with new ones, free of charge. You'll get a recall notice in the mail, but you can also check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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.
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Under Review #25V507000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The gas struts in your Outlander's liftgate are the steel arms that help support the lid when you open or close it. Over time, they can corrode and lose their pressure.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gas struts fail or burst, the liftgate could drop unexpectedly, potentially hitting you or others nearby and causing injury.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace both the left and right liftgate gas struts with new, corrosion-resistant ones – at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Original — 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
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Browse by Component

STRUCTURE
2 recalls
PARKING BRAKE
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other MITSUBISHI Outlander Years

2019
5 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2016
8 recalls
2014
4 recalls
2013
5 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
8 recalls
2010
10 recalls
2009
13 recalls
2008
12 recalls
2007
9 recalls
2006
1 recall
2005
1 recall
2004
4 recalls
2003
6 recalls

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