2014–2022 Mitsubishi Outlander & Mitsubishi Outlander Phev Structure Recall 26V252000 (Mitsubishi SR-26-001)

NHTSA recall 26V252000 (Mitsubishi recall SR-26-001) covers about 108,046 2014–2022 Mitsubishi Outlander & Mitsubishi Outlander Phev vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Apr 20, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V252000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

108,046

vehicles affected (potential)

2014–2022

model years

Apr 20, 2026

filed with NHTSA

None

NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Structure (body, hatchback/liftgate, support device/strut)

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.

The risk

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

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Jun 17, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Mitsubishi recall number SR-26-001

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V252000 as SR-26-001. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "SR-26-001 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

Vehicle	Model years	More
Mitsubishi Outlander	2014–2020	All Outlander recalls Years to avoid
Mitsubishi Outlander Phev	2018–2022	—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA: Apr 20, 2026
Owner notification: Jun 17, 2026
Build dates covered: Apr 12, 2013 to Mar 11, 2022
Recall initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Filed by: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Check your VIN for 26V252000

Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
If 26V252000 is open, call any Mitsubishi dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V252000 or SR-26-001). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V252000?

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V252000?

NHTSA's record for 26V252000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V252000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Mitsubishi dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 26V252000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jun 17, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Mitsubishi recall number for 26V252000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as SR-26-001. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (SR-26-001) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V252000.

Sources and method

NHTSA recall record for 26V252000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
"Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.