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2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander, and owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
31
owner complaints to NHTSA
5 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
22–27
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Support device/strut (structure)

    NHTSA 26V252000 Reported 108,046 vehicles potentially affected Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

    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.

    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…

  2. Support device/strut (structure)

    NHTSA 25V507000 Reported 121,529 vehicles potentially affected Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

    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,…

    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…

  3. Seat belts: rear/other

    NHTSA 20V280000 Reported 3,241 vehicles potentially affected Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

    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.

    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…

31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash. Reports cite 7 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 61,594 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 7 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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 inoper”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 31, 2026 · Exterior lighting

“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. The conta”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 10, 2026 · Latches/locks/linkages

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander (Outlander 2WD, Outlander 4WD, Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport 2WD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined22–27 mpg
City / Highway20–25 / 26–30
FuelPremium, Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engine4/6 cyl, 2/2.4/3 L
TransmissionAutomatic (A1); Automatic (AV-S6); Automatic (S6)

Compare Mitsubishi Outlander model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Outlander model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander6116
2004 Mitsubishi Outlander452
2005 Mitsubishi Outlander119
2006 Mitsubishi Outlander121
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander9125
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander1258
2009 Mitsubishi Outlander1346
2010 Mitsubishi Outlander1060
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander858
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander622
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander526
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander445
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander553
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander8145
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander651
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander657
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander529
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander331
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander7216
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander248
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander126
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander115
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander13

Checking a specific 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander

How do I know if my 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mitsubishi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V280000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Mitsubishi models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.