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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev has 2 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 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev, describing incidents dated May 28, 2022.
Most-cited components
- Back Over Prevention 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11472883 · Filed
The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The contact stated while reversing, he noticed that the rear camera lighting was very dim. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure but offered no…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2022 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 · Vehicles built through March 11, 2022 (per NHTSA) · 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 · Vehicles built through April 18, 2022 (per NHTSA)
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
Other Mitsubishi Outlander Phev model years
Check your 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Mitsubishi Outlander Phev at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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