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2018 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 keeps you safe in the backseat. In some 2014-2019 models, the buckle can get stuck when you fold the seats down, causing the cover to come off and making it useless.
Risk if Unfixed
If your seat belt buckle is stuck or broken, you or a passenger in the backseat could be at a higher risk of injury in a crash — because the seat belt won't be able to restrain them.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will adjust the seat belt buckle cover, add a warning label to the back of your seat, and send you a new warning insert for your owner's manual — all free of charge.
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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
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The Forward Collision Mitigation system in your vehicle uses software to detect pedestrians and automatically apply the brakes if needed. In some 2017-2019 models, this software can malfunction and keep the brakes on for too long after the danger has passed.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brakes stay on too long, you might react by slamming on the brakes yourself, which could cause your vehicle to stop suddenly. This could lead to a rear-end collision with the car in front of you.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will update the software for your Forward Collision Mitigation system to prevent this issue, and it will be done at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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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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Low Priority #18V591000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's certification label lists the wrong rear wheel rim size. This is a problem because the label is used to help you choose the right replacement rim if you need to replace it.
Risk if Unfixed
If you replace the rim with the wrong size, it could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Mitsubishi will send you a corrected certification label for free, or you can get it replaced by a dealer for free.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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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 is held up by gas spring cylinders. In your 2014-2022 Outlander, these cylinders can corrode and lose pressure, causing the liftgate to fall unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gas spring cylinder ruptures or the liftgate falls, you could get hurt from the falling parts or be hit by the liftgate.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace the broken gas springs with new ones, at no cost to you. You'll get a notification letter in June 2026, and you should schedule the repair then.
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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 springs in your Outlander's liftgate are responsible for holding it up when you open or close it. In certain models from 2014 to 2022, these springs can corrode and lose their ability to hold the liftgate in place.
Risk if Unfixed
If a gas spring cylinder ruptures or the liftgate falls unexpectedly, you could be injured. This could happen when you're loading or unloading groceries, or even when you're just opening or closing the liftgate.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs with new ones, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice to ensure your safety.
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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
The adaptive cruise control system in your vehicle uses a computer to help slow down or stop your car if you're following too closely. The software that controls this system might be miswritten, causing it to fail when you need it most.
Risk if Unfixed
If the safety systems like automatic emergency braking, anti-lock brakes, and stability control fail, you could lose control of your vehicle, especially in emergency situations, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will update the software controlling your vehicle's safety systems at no cost to you. This update will ensure your safety features work as intended, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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

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

Other MITSUBISHI Outlander Years

2019
5 recalls
2017
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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