2020 Subaru Ascent recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2020 Subaru Ascent. Last verified Sep 13, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jul 7, 2026Crash risk2019–2026 Subaru Ascent, 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025–2026 Subaru Forester and 1 other model — Equipment
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."
26V436000 · 541K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Dec 8, 2022Fire risk2019–2022 Subaru Ascent — Electrical System
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles. 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 ground terminal and surrounding components.
22V907000 · 272K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Dec 9, 2021Crash risk2020 Subaru Ascent — Steering
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Ascent vehicles. Due to an incorrect tapered hole in the housing, the front tie rod ends may not fit properly. The improper fit can result in the tie rods and housings being deformed during assembly and service replacement if excessive torque is applied.
21V954000 · 1K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Dec 9, 2021Crash risk2019–2020 Subaru Ascent, 2020 Subaru Legacy, 2020 Subaru Outback — Power Train
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
21V955000 · 198K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Jul 29, 2021Crash risk2019–2020 Subaru Ascent, 2018–2019 Subaru BRZ, 2018 Subaru Forester and 5 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
21V587000 · 176K units · Subaru of America, Inc.