2022 Subaru Ascent vs 2022 Tesla Model X
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Subaru Ascent | 2022 Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 55 | 126 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 22 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 308 | 82 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23 | 102 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Ascent | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 44 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 16 |
| Power Train | 14 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 13 |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 5 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 5 |
2022 Subaru Ascent
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.