Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2020 Outlander vehicles due to a risk of liftgate gas springs rupturing or the liftgate falling unexpectedly, which could cause injury. This issue affects vehicles sold in specific U.S. states and requires free replacement of the gas springs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79901-mitsubishi-outlander-2020-recall-liftgate-gas-spring-rupture-risk.
“Mitsubishi Outlander 2020 Recall: Liftgate Gas Spring Rupture Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79901-mitsubishi-outlander-2020-recall-liftgate-gas-spring-rupture-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V507000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V507000).
Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles due to a potential liftgate gas spring cylinder rupture, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall was announced on July 8, 2025.
How to tell if you have it
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, 2018-2022
Mitsubishi Outlander, 2014-2020
What to do
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.
The hazard
The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly. This condition increases the risk of injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Mitsubishi Motors North America has issued 55 other recalls since September 16, 2009. Other recent recalls include a Mitsubishi Outlander rearview camera failure on August 25, 2026, and a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV rearview camera image issue on June 2, 2025. Similar recent recalls of other vehicles include a Jeep Wagoneer S detached hinge cover risk on March 12, 2026, and a Ford F-650 SD liftgate fall risk on August 20, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander was sold in the listed U.S. states. The recall covers vehicles with liftgate gas springs that may corrode and lose pressure.
Brand
Mitsubishi
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact MMNA Customer Service
Call 1-888-648-7820 to schedule a free gas spring replacement.
Replace Liftgate Gas Springs
MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs at no cost to the owner.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 3 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Mitsubishi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mitsubishi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V507000 — Mitsubishi Outlander 2020 Recall: Liftgate Gas Spring Rupture Risk
Hello,
I own a Mitsubishi Outlander 2020 Recall: Liftgate Gas Spring Rupture Risk that is covered by recall 25V507000 from Mitsubishi.
The official recall notice states: 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
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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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