2020 Mitsubishi OutlanderService bulletins
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Technical Service Bulletins
96 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.
- 10199125Jun 3, 2021Suspension. This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak may result in replacement of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are noted to have adhered to the shock absorber.
- 10185505Dec 22, 2020Exterior lighting, Electrical system. This Technical Information Notice supersedes TIN-20-54-001, issued May, 2020, to clarify the affected vehicles are 2019-2020 Outlander and 2019-2020 Outlander PHEV built after February 8, 2019.
- 10182303Oct 14, 2020Seats. This Technical Service Bulletin was sent informing dealers an abnormal rubbing noise is heard from the Seat Back when a driver and/or passenger is seated in the front seat(s) and instructs dealers to apply Nonwoven Fabric Tape between the Seat Back and Urethane Pad.
- 10182302Oct 5, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This Technical Service Bulletin was sent informing dealers a rattle noise may be heard from the Heat Protector of the Exhaust Manifold and instructs dealers to replace the Heat Protector Assembly with a new part.
- 10181901Sep 22, 2020Equipment. This TSB updates the affected Service Manual Data List Reference tables within the Chassis Electrical section. These changes are being made to correct the Left, Right, and Center Reflection Amplitudes within the table.
- 10180765Sep 22, 2020Electrical system. TSB updates the affected Service Manual Data List Reference tables within the Chassis Electrical section. These changes are being made to correct the Left, Right, and Center Reflection Amplitudes within the table.
- 10179678Aug 28, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This TSB instructs dealers a condition where the coolant temperature warning light illuminates and a coolant leak is found at the hose connection and to replace the old hose clamp with a countermeasure clamp and to replace the old water hose with a new water hose.
- 10179519Aug 28, 2020Electrical system. Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 10179518Aug 28, 2020Engine cooling. This TSB instructs dealers a condition where the coolant temperature warning light illuminates and a coolant leak is found at the hose connection and to replace the old hose clamp with a countermeasure clamp and to replace the old water hose with a new water hose.
- 10179676Aug 26, 2020Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This TSB updates the Interior section of the affected Service Manuals to update the Interior Inside Rear View Mirror replacement procedure.
- 10179520Aug 26, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This TSB updates the Interior section of the affected Service Manuals to update the Interior Inside Rear View Mirror replacement procedure.
- 10177379Jun 22, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This Technical Service Bulletin supersedes TSB-20-23-001, issued April, 2020, to update the Control Valve part number and MY 2020-2018 Outlander Sports with 2.4L engines.
- 10177378Jun 22, 2020Brakes, Electrical system. This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers how to perform maintenance to resolve cases where the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) function has not been used in a long time and the brake pads are worn down; when the EPB is operated it may take increased amounts of time to function and exceed the threshold value. As a result, the warning light will illuminate and EPB may become inoperative.* *This phenomenon…
- 10177374Jun 10, 2020Equipment, Seat belts. This Letter was sent to customers informing them of launch of Recall SR-20-002, and also providing customers instruction on how to obtain repairs.
- 10177372Jun 4, 2020Seat belts. This Safety Recall Bulletin supersedes Bulletin SR-20-002 to clarify Seat Belt Anchor Inspection Procedure photos. This Safety Recall Bulletin provides instructions for inspecting the 2nd-row RH-side (passenger side) seat belt shoulder anchor. If necessary, the seat belt will be replaced.
- 10176678May 28, 2020Seat belts. This Technical Service Bulletin for Safety Recall SR-20-002 was sent to dealers informing them of the recall being released for the Seat Belt guide being installed improperly. This notice stops sale of the affected vehicles until they are inspected and cleared. The Service Bulletin demonstrates how to repair the defect and complete the recall.
- 10176677May 27, 2020Seat belts. This Advanced Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them of the upcoming recall being released for the Seat Belt guide being installed improperly. This notice stops sale of the affected vehicles until they are inspected and cleared.
- 10176675May 21, 2020Electrical system, Exterior lighting. This Technical Information Notice supersedes TIN-20-54-001, issued May, 2020, to clarify when voltage measurements should be obtained.
- 10176673May 14, 2020Exterior lighting, Electrical system. This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers requesting assitance measuring voltage from the 12V battery terminals and again at the low beam halogen headlight bulbs for repair validation.
- 10176672May 14, 2020Engine, Engine cooling, Equipment. This TSB instructs dealers how to install a new radiator and add an EPDM sponge which covers the exposed radiator core.
- 10175777Apr 8, 2020Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Certain vehicles with F1CJC/W1CJC (CVT-8) transmissions may exhibit a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit. With continued driving under these conditions, the CVT belt may slip repeatedly when accelerating, and abrasion powder may enter the hydraulic pressure circuit, causing a warning light to turn on. This TSB instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive…
- 10175776Apr 8, 2020Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Lane departure, Forward…. This TSB updates the Body section of the affected Service Manuals to add information (including a Caution) to the windshield Removal and Installation procedure for vehicles equipped with Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM), Lane Departure Warning System (LDW), and Automatic High Beam System (AHB).
- 10172712Feb 3, 2020Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment. This TSB updates the Body section of the affected Service Manuals to correct the tightening torque of the fixing bolt for the tailgate latch, and to distinguish the different torques for the 2 types of bolts for 2019 model year vehicles.
- 10172710Feb 3, 2020Tires, Equipment. This bulletin advises that tire chains are NOT approved for use on any 2016 - 2020 Mitsubishi vehicle.
- 10169006Nov 26, 2019Equipment. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10167800Oct 24, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. This is a revised Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that was sent to dealers, to inform them that this TSB supersedes TSB-19-42A-008, to give a more effective repair procedure to reduce the tailgate popping noise.
- 10167799Oct 18, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. This is a revised Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that was sent to dealers, to inform them that this TSB supersedes TSB-19-42A-002, to add 2020 model year, and provide additional examples of cases where the power window switch may become inoperative.
- 10167795Oct 14, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. This is a Technical Information Notice that was sent to dealers, to inform them that it is no longer necessary, on future vehicle shipments, to complete bracket adjustment for the tailgate strut popping noise, and/or to check for the grease pen mark on the brackets.
- 10166280Sep 12, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin, containing the vehicle's new model features & service information, that was sent to dealers.
- 10166279Sep 12, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin, containing the vehicle's Technical Specifications, that was sent to dealers.
- 10166278Sep 12, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin, containing Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) procedures, that was sent to dealers.
- 10166273Sep 12, 2019Body and structure. This is a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that was sent to dealers, to inform them that a metal popping noise may be heard when opening or closing the tailgate on certain 2020 Outlander Sport vehicles. This TSB instructs dealers how to adjust the position of the brackets to reduce or eliminated the popping noise.
- 10164839Aug 7, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin, containing the vehicle's new model features & service information, that was sent to dealers.
- 10164838Aug 7, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin, containing the vehicle's Technical Specifications, that was sent to dealers.
- 10163703Jul 30, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10163694Jul 16, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. It contains Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) procedures that dealers must perform when preparing subject vehicles for sale and delivery.
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Wheels, Engine cooling, Exterior lighting…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170070Jul 29, 2015Equipment. This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Fuel system, Suspension, Engine cooling, Seats. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170099Mar 5, 2013Equipment. This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013Wheels, Transmission and drivetrain, Steering, Electrical system. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013Fuel system, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Steering…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170852Jan 29, 2013Body and structure. This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013Fuel system, Body and structure. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Wheels, Brakes, Fuel…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012Brakes, Engine cooling, Suspension, Transmission and drivetrain, Air bags. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.