Subaru Ascent recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
13 recalls found for the Subaru Ascent in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 1,030 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru Ascent | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Subaru Ascent | 1 | 14 |
| 2024 Subaru Ascent | 1 | 50 |
| 2023 Subaru Ascent | 4 | 45 |
| 2022 Subaru Ascent | 2 | 55 |
| 2021 Subaru Ascent | 2 | 102 |
| 2020 Subaru Ascent | 5 | 322 |
| 2019 Subaru Ascent | 9 | 441 |
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Newest Subaru Ascent recalls
- Jul 7, 202626V436000Equipment541,237 vehiclesSubaru Ascent, Forester and 2 more models
These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label.
- Sep 21, 202323V647000Power train4,311 vehiclesSubaru Ascent, Impreza and 2 more models
The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
- Jun 1, 202323V392000Suspension5 vehicles2023 Subaru Ascent
The left or right front lower control arm may have an improperly tightened ball joint castle nut which can result in retention pin failure and separation of the ball joint from…
- Apr 7, 202323V258000Tires4,409 vehicles2023 Subaru Ascent
The internal tire bead may have been damaged during the wheel mounting process.
- Dec 8, 202222V907000Electrical system271,694 vehicles2019-2022 Subaru Ascent
The ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater may have been improperly fastened, which could result in melting of the…
Park outside until repaired
- Dec 9, 202121V955000Power train198,255 vehiclesSubaru Ascent, Legacy and 1 more model
A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
- Dec 9, 202121V954000Steering1,305 vehicles2020 Subaru Ascent
Due to an incorrect tapered hole in the housing, the front tie rod ends may not fit properly.
- Jul 29, 202121V587000Fuel system, gasoline175,968 vehiclesSubaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy and 6 more models
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.