Mitsubishi Outlander, Outlander PHEV Recall R/2020/146: The Right Side Second Row Seat Belt May Be Assembled Incorrectly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Oct 2020
- Launched
- 248
- vehicles in the UK
- R3039210
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mitsubishi recalled Outlander, Outlander PHEV vehicles built between 24 June 2019 and 30 July 2019. The right side second row seat belt may be assembled incorrectly. The dealer will inspect the installation of the seat belt and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The right side second row seat belt may be assembled incorrectly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE RIGHT SIDE SECOND ROW SEAT BELT MAY BE ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY Defect: The right side second row seat belt may be assembled incorrectly. Remedy: Inspect the installation of the seat belt and replace if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the right side second row seat belt may be assembled incorrectly.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the installation of the seat belt and replace if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Outlander, Outlander PHEV built between 24 June 2019 and 30 July 2019 may be included. Mitsubishi estimates 248 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mitsubishi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mitsubishi.
- Book with any franchised Mitsubishi dealer, quoting the campaign code R3039210 or the DVSA reference R/2020/146. See how to get a Mitsubishi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Cross, Outlander PHEVIf there is an object in front of the vehicle the FCM camera system may incorrectly detect it as a pedestrian depending on road circumstances | Low | R/2021/233 | |
| Outlander PHEVThe resistor inside the air flow sensor may corrode | Low | R/2019/142 | |
| OutlanderSunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly | Low | R/2018/336 | |
| OutlanderThe flange of the drive belt automatic tensioner may crack | Urgent | R/2018/335 | |
| Eclipse Cross, Outlander PHEVOn certain vehicles equipped with fcm fcm may activate the brake for longer than necessary | Urgent | R/2018/286 |
This is one of 112 Mitsubishi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mitsubishi recall launched before it was R/2019/193 on 10 Jul 2019, for side step shade rivets may corrode and fracture. The one launched after it was R/2019/380 on 20 Nov 2020, for water may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump. You can also see every Mitsubishi recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/146, launched 9 October 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.