2016 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Apr 20, 2026Crash risk2014–2020 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2018–2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV — Structure
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.
26V252000 · 108K units · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Aug 7, 2025Crash risk2014–2020 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2018–2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV — Structure
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.
25V507000 · 122K units · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Nov 30, 2020Crash risk2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — Parking Brake
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.
20V741000 · 22K units · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Jul 13, 2020Crash risk2014–2019 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2018–2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV — Seat Belts
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.
20V403000 · 177K units · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Jan 26, 2018Crash risk2014–2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2013–2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — Parking Brake
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.
18V070000 · 170K units · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Sep 29, 2017Crash risk2015–2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2015–2017 Mitsubishi Outlander and 1 other model — Electrical System
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.
17V609000 · 133K units · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Apr 6, 2017Crash risk2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — Latches/locks/linkages
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.
17V233000 · 36K units · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Jul 28, 2016Crash risk2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2015–2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — Power Train
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.
16V563000 · 82K units · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.