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2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mitsubishi dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev, describing incidents dated December 27, 2019.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11291654 · Filed
MY FORWARD COLLISION MITIGATION (FCM) SYSTEM ACTIVATED WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET GOING STRAIGHT WITH NO HAZARDS OR OBJECTS OBSTRUCTING THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS A CAR FAR AHEAD OF ME THAT HAD A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF EXHAUST (WATER VAPOR) AND IS WAS A VERY COLD MORNING. THIS WAS THE ONLY…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Defect Petition DP22-005: Pedestrian alert sounds
Closed August 7, 2023
Liftgate Gas Springs May Rupture
NHTSA #26V252000 · Structure — Body — Hatchback/Liftgate — Support Device/Strut · NHTSA notice
Reported April 20, 2026 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 108,046 vehicles
Repair completion: 11.49% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Mitsubishi campaign SR-26-001 · Owners notified June 17, 2026 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Liftgate Gas Springs May Rupture
NHTSA #25V507000 · Structure — Body — Hatchback/Liftgate — Support Device/Strut · NHTSA notice
Reported August 7, 2025 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 121,529 vehicles
Repair completion: 23.02% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Mitsubishi campaign SR-25-002 · Owners notified October 6, 2025
Defect description
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
Inoperative Right Rear Seat Belt Buckle
NHTSA #20V403000 · Seat Belts — Rear/Other — Buckle Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported July 13, 2020 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 177,000 vehicles
Repair completion: 55.47% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Mitsubishi campaign SR-20-004 · Owners notified September 1, 2020
Defect description
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Incorrectly Assembled Rear Seat Belt Assembly
NHTSA #20V280000 · Seat Belts — Rear/Other · NHTSA notice
Reported May 18, 2020 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 3,241 vehicles
Repair completion: 92.89% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Mitsubishi campaign SR-20-002 · Owners notified June 17, 2020
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An incorrectly assembled seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Mitsubishi Outlander Phev model years
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