Recalls ·2020 Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD

2020 Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD; the most frequently affected component is structure — support device/strut. Owners filed 31 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 23 model years of this model in the database, 2020 ranks #17 for number of recalls.

Recalls3
Complaints31
Crashes reported5in stored complaints

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Recalls (3)

Structure — Support device/strutCampaign 26V252000 · 20 Apr 2026

Problem: 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.

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.

Structure — Support device/strutCampaign 25V507000 · 07 Aug 2025

Problem: 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.

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

Seat belts — Rear/otherCampaign 20V280000 · 18 May 2020

Problem: 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.

Risk: An incorrectly assembled seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

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 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-002.

What owners complain about

Share of the 31 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system11 · 35%
Unknown or other8 · 26%
Forward collision avoidance6 · 19%
Air bags4 · 13%
Service brakes2 · 6%
Seats2 · 6%
Exterior lighting2 · 6%
Engine2 · 6%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Airbag system Service Required. I came on when I had passer in 2 row seat.I just brought this vehicle.

Air bags · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

I believe the locks should be recalled my Lock Actuatora on my 2020 Mitsubishi outlander keeps going out……both my passenger front and back are out for a second time. And driver side doesn’t always unlock and lock with the key fob. All have been fixed before and it has been less than a year after being fixed. This is a…

Electrical system · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The brakes keep giving out, this is the second Mitsubishi and the brakes gave out [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Wheels · Nov 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The left back seat on the 2nd row rocks. I’m expecting twins and it’s not safe for the babies.

Seats · Oct 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.