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2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Recalls

6 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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6

NHTSA campaigns

5

Affected systems

0

Urgent advisories

Apr 20, 2026

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is above the Mitsubishi Outlander average of 5.8 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Structure › Body › Hatchback / Liftgate › Support Device / Strut, appearing in 2 campaigns.

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Source campaign records

All 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 26V252000

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

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Reported Apr 20, 2026

What is recalled

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 consequence

A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 25V507000

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

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Reported Aug 7, 2025

What is recalled

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 consequence

A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 20V403000

Seat Belts › Rear/other › Buckle Assembly

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Reported Jul 13, 2020

What is recalled

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 consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V620000

Electrical System › Software

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Reported Sep 14, 2018

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V621000

Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Reported Sep 14, 2018

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V591000

Equipment › Other › Labels

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Reported Sep 5, 2018

What is recalled

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."

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

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2018 Mitsubishi Outlander recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

This verified dataset contains 6 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology