MITSUBISHI 2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV
Brand
MITSUBISHI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV vehicles due to seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly issues. An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026