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2017 MITSUBISHI Outlander

6 recalls Risk Grade: D Most severe issue: High Priority

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

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #20V403000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The second-row center seat belt buckle in your Outlander is the part that helps keep you safe in the backseat. In some 2014-2019 models, this buckle can get stuck when you fold down the seats, making it harder to buckle up.
Risk if Unfixed
If your buckle gets stuck and can't latch, you won't be properly restrained in a crash. This could lead to serious injury or worse.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will fix the issue for free by modifying the buckle cover, adding a new warning label, and providing a new instruction manual insert. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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 #18V620000 Plain English
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system, which helps prevent accidents by detecting pedestrians, has a software issue that causes it to brake for longer than necessary after a pedestrian is detected.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might slam on the brakes to compensate, which could cause the vehicle to stop too quickly and increase the risk of a rear-end collision.
Free Fix
Don't worry - we've got you covered! Dealers will update the FCM system's software for free, so you can drive safely and confidently.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Moderate #17V609000 Plain English
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The starter relay in your vehicle is a small but crucial part that helps get your engine started. In some 2015-2017 Outlander, Lancer, and Lancer Evolution models, this relay might not work as it should.
Risk if Unfixed
If the relay fails, your engine could stall while you're driving, which could cause a crash. You might lose power steering and brakes, making it harder to control your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace the faulty relay with a new one, free of charge. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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 support system in your Outlander is made up of gas springs that help hold the hatchback in place. In some 2018-2022 PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander models, these springs can corrode and lose pressure over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If a gas spring cylinder ruptures or the liftgate falls unexpectedly, you could be injured by the sudden impact or sharp edges.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs with new, more durable ones – at no cost to you. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the 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. 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
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STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The gas spring cylinders in your Outlander's liftgate help support the weight of the gate. In certain models sold in specific states, these cylinders could corrode and lose pressure, making it hard for them to function properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gas spring cylinder ruptures or the liftgate falls unexpectedly, it could hurt you or someone else nearby. You could be injured by the falling gate or its sharp edges.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs with new ones, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible after receiving the 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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Under Review #18V621000 Plain English
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a software issue with the system that helps prevent collisions, like automatic emergency braking, when you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If this system doesn't work right, you could be more likely to be in a crash, which could cause serious harm.
Free Fix
Don't worry, we'll fix it for you at no cost. Your dealer will update the software for the Hydraulic Unit-ECU, and you won't have to pay a thing.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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Browse by Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
STRUCTURE
2 recalls
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 recall

Other MITSUBISHI Outlander Years

2019
5 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2016
8 recalls
2015
5 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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