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2016 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most recent was reported on April 20, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: OUTLANDER.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V252000April 20, 2026Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Support Device/Strut
25V507000August 7, 2025Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Support Device/Strut
20V741000November 30, 2020Parking Brake
20V403000July 13, 2020Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly
18V070000January 26, 2018Parking Brake
17V609000September 29, 2017Electrical System › Starter Assembly › Relay
17V233000April 6, 2017Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
16V563000July 28, 2016Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Systems involved: Parking Brake (2) · Structure (2) · Electrical System (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1) · Power Train (1) · Seat Belts (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V252000Manufacturer no. SR-26-001

Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Support Device/Strut

Report received by NHTSA
April 20, 2026
Owner notification
June 17, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
108,046 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER

Defect summary

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V252000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V507000Manufacturer no. SR-25-002

Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Support Device/Strut

Report received by NHTSA
August 7, 2025
Owner notification
October 6, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
121,529 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER

Defect summary

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.

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 October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002

Source: NHTSA recall 25V507000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V741000Manufacturer no. SR-20-005

Parking Brake

Report received by NHTSA
November 30, 2020
Owner notification
May 4, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
21,758 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER

Defect summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts could have been peeled off during the assembly process. As a result, water entering the rear brake caliper boot may cause the parking brake operating shafts to corrode and possibly bind.

Safety risk

If the parking brake operating shafts bind, the parking brakes may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brakes do not engage properly, the vehicle could rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2021. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-005.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V741000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V403000Manufacturer no. SR-20-004

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
July 13, 2020
Owner notification
September 1, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
177,000 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V403000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V070000Manufacturer no. SR-18-002

Parking Brake

Report received by NHTSA
January 26, 2018
Owner notification
March 27, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
170,354 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
April 12, 2013 – February 2, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V070000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V609000Manufacturer no. SR-17-005

Electrical System › Starter Assembly › Relay

Report received by NHTSA
September 29, 2017
Owner notification
October 24, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
132,552 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
December 5, 2014 – August 24, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V609000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V233000Manufacturer no. SR-17-002

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
April 6, 2017
Owner notification
August 25, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
35,674 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
May 11, 2015 – March 14, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER

Defect summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The inside door latch mechanisms may not latch securely in high temperatures, allowing the doors to open while vehicle is in motion.

Safety risk

If a door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-002.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V233000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V563000Manufacturer no. SR-16-006

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
July 28, 2016
Owner notification
August 15, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
82,436 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
May 11, 2015 – April 26, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTLANDER

Components: Power Train › Automatic Transmission; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Defect summary

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.

Safety risk

A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MMNA has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-006.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V563000, filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 21, 2026.