Subaru Ascent recalls and problems
13 recalls and 1,051 owner complaints for 8 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
13
Complaints
1,051
Crashes reported
36
Fires reported
12
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Subaru Ascent by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ascent | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Ascent | 1 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Ascent | 1 | 51 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Ascent | 4 | 47 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 Ascent | 2 | 56 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 Ascent | 2 | 106 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 Ascent | 5 | 325 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Ascent | 9 | 444 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
Most reported Subaru Ascent problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 293 | |
| Power Train | 191 | |
| Unknown or Other | 154 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 153 | |
| Engine | 105 | |
| Service Brakes | 82 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 73 | |
| Visibility | 54 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 34 | |
| Structure | 32 |
All Subaru Ascent recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-436 | Jul 7, 2026 | 2019–2026 | Equipment | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 23V-647 | Sep 21, 2023 | 2023 | Power Train | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 23V-392 | Jun 1, 2023 | 2023 | Suspension | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 23V-258 | Apr 7, 2023 | 2023 | Tires | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 22V-907 | Dec 8, 2022 | 2019–2022 | Park outsideElectrical System | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 21V-954 | Dec 9, 2021 | 2020 | Steering | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 21V-955 | Dec 9, 2021 | 2019–2020 | Power Train | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 21V-587 | Jul 29, 2021 | 2019–2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 20V-218 | Apr 16, 2020 | 2019 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 19V-855 | Dec 2, 2019 | 2019 | Power Train | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 19V-856 | Dec 2, 2019 | 2019 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 19V-519 | Jul 10, 2019 | 2019 | Power Train | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 18V-508 | Aug 2, 2018 | 2019 | Structure | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Subaru Ascent?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2019 Subaru Ascent has the most reports (444). Check the 2019 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Subaru Ascent have?
NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls covering Subaru Ascent model years 2019–2026.
What are the most common Subaru Ascent problems?
Owners report electrical system, power train, unknown or other problems most often.