MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT (2016) recall — Structure
Mitsubishi recalls 2016 Outlander Sport vehicles with potential front control arm detachment due to corrosion. Owners must have front cross members inspected and repaired free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Mitsubishi is recalling 2016 Outlander Sport vehicles where a front control arm could detach due to corrosion. This increases crash risk and requires free repairs at dealerships. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227282-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2016-recall-front-control-arm-detachment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227282-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2016-recall-front-control-arm-detachment-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V279000
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“Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2016 Recall: Front Control Arm Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227282-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2016-recall-front-control-arm-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V279000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V279000).
Why it’s dangerous
Corrosion from road salt exposure can cause the front cross member to detach. This may lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles with front cross members exposed to road salt. Drivers in states with high road salt use are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Outlander Sport was sold in states listed in the recall notice. The front cross member may show signs of corrosion from salt exposure.
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What to do — step by step
Contact MMNA
Call 1-888-648-7820 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Get Front Cross Member Inspected
Dealers will inspect the front cross member for corrosion and apply anti-corrosion treatment or replace it if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.
Questions people ask
Why is my Outlander Sport being recalled?
The front cross member can corrode from road salt exposure, causing the front control arm to detach and increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2016 Outlander Sport was sold in one of the listed states, and the front cross member may show corrosion from salt exposure.
Is this repair free?
Yes, the repairs including anti-corrosion treatment or replacement of the front cross member are provided free of charge.
Contact Mitsubishi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mitsubishi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V279000 — Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Hello, I own a Mitsubishi that is covered by recall 20V279000 from Mitsubishi. The official recall notice states: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V279000 (May 18, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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