NHTSA Recall 26V252000: Support device/strut (structure)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 108,046 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mitsubishi Outlander.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V252000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR-26-001 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE › SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT |
| Report received | April 20, 2026 |
| Owner notification | June 17, 2026 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V252000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.