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Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.
We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
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." 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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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. 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
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. 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.
We checked Transport Canada's recall database for this make, model and year.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Open Government Licence – Canada
Issue: On certain vehicles, water could enter the tailgate struts and cause them to corrode. If this happens, the struts could fail, and the tailgate could drop suddenly. Safety Risk: A tailgate that drops suddenly could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Mitsubishi will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the tailgate struts.
Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words and abbreviations listed on the label for "TIRES", "RIMS", "WITH", "FR" and "RR" and appear in English only, when they should be listed as "TIRES/PNEUS", "RIMS/JANTES", "WITH/AVEC", "FR/AVT" and "RR/ARR". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: These small errors do not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. Mitsubishi has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.
Issue: On certain vehicles, the seat belt buckle for the right seat in the second-row could be damaged when the seats are folded down. This can cause the seat belt buckle cover to come off. If this happens, the seat belt may not latch properly. Safety Risk: A seat belt that does not latch properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Mitsubishi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to modify the center seat belt buckle in the second seating row. A warning label will also be attached to the right seat base and additional instructions will be added to the owner's manual.
We checked the EU Safety Gate for recall alerts naming this model and its production years.
Source: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC BY 4.0, © European Union
Due to improper software of the FCM ECU (Forward Collision Mitigation), camera images might be processed incorrectly and a possible collision might be detected falsely. As a result. the FCM system might operate primary braking, leading to increased risk of an accident. Production: ASX: Model Year 2018-2020; Eclipse Cross PHEV: Model Year 2021,; Eclipse Cross: Model Year 2018-2021; Outlander PHEV: Model Year 2020; Outlander: Model Year 2017-2020. Types: e1*2001/116*0406*29; e1*2001/116*0406*31; e1*2001/116*0406*32; e1*2001/116*0406*33; e1*2007/46*0368*15; e1*2007/46*0368*19; e1*2007/46*0368*21; e1*2007/46*0368*22; e1*2007/46*1769*00;; e1*2007/46*1769*01; e1*2007/46*1769*02; e1*2007/46*1769*04; e1*2007/46*1769*05; e1*2007/46*1769*06; e1*2007/46*1769*07; e1*2007/46*1769*11; e1*2007/46*1769*12.
The software of the forward-collision mitigation (FCM) system of the engine control unit (ECU) may be faulty. Production: Model Year: - ASX: 2018 - 2019, - Eclipse Cross: 2018 - 2018.5, - Outlander: 2017 - 2018, - Outlander PHEV: 2017 - 2018. . Types: ASX (GA0W) Eclipse Cross (GK1W) Outlander (GF0W) Outlander PHEV (GG2W); Type approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0406*28, e1*2007/46*1769*01, e1*2007/46*0368*19, e1*2007/46*0368*15, e1*2001/116*0406*27, e1*2007/46*1769*00..
The software in the Active Stability Control (ASC) system may be faulty. Production: Model Year: - 2018 (ASX, Eclipse Sport) - 2017 - 2018 (Outlander, Outlander PHEV). . Types: ASX (GA0W) Eclipse Cross (GK1W) Outlander (GF0W) Outlander PHEV (GG2W); Type approval numbers: e1*2007/46*0368*19, e1*2007/46*1769*01, e1*2007/46*0368*16, e1*2007/46*0368*15, e1*2007/46*0368*13, e1*2001/116*0406*28, e1*2001/116*0406*27, e1*2007/46*1769*00..
How cars of this model and year did at Norway's periodic inspection, across a full year of tests.
Source: Statens vegvesen, periodic inspections (EU-kontroll) · CC BY 4.0
Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
Crash-test ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
On certain vehicles, an issue in the software used by the Electronic Control Unit responsible for managing the Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) feature may cause it to not operate as intended alerting the driver to brake unnecessarily in certain situations. If the driver attempts to brake while FCM is also activating, the vehicle may decelerate rapidly. This could create a situation where another motorist does not anticipate a preceding vehicle’s sudden brake application or stop, creating the risk of a rear-end collision causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the software for the Forward Collision Mitigation system.
On certain vehicles, an issue in the software that manages the brake system Hydraulic Unit may allow it to reset without warning and could cause some vehicle features to malfunction. If this were to occur while driving, the following features may be affected: automatic braking (if Automatic Cruise Control (ACC) and/or Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) is in operation), Antilock Brake System (ABS), Active Stability Control (ASC), Brake Auto Hold (BAH). If these systems malfunction, there could be an increased risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the Hydraulic Unit control software.
The engine control relay unit (ECU) or valve lift control relay can heat up abnormally. Production: Model Year: - Outlander (GF0W): 2014,5 - 2017 - Outlander PHEV (GG2W): 2014,5-2016 - Lancer (CY0A): 2015-2016 - Lancer Sportback (CX0A): 2015-2016. Types: Outlander (GF0W) Outlander PHEV (GG2W) Lancer (CY0A) Lancer Sportback (CX0A); Type approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0441*19, e1*2001/116*0441*20, e1*2001/116*0406*22, e1*2001/116*0406*25, e1*2001/116*0406*24, e1*2001/116*0406*26, e1*2001/116*0406*21, e1*2001/116*0406*20,; e1*2001/116*0406*23.