2014–2019 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2018–2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Recall: Second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat…
NHTSA campaign 20V403000 · Seat Belts · filed Jul 13, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi | Outlander | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Mitsubishi | Outlander PHEV | 2018, 2019 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V403000 (manufacturer number SR-20-004). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.