2020 Subaru Ascent safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
6
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
5
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2020 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 4 report injuries (5 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2020 Subaru Ascent vehicles were involved in 11 fatal crashes with 1 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskThese vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating… · Jul 7, 2026
- Fire riskGround bolt that secures the ground terminal of the Positive Temperature… · Dec 8, 2022
- Crash riskDue to an incorrect tapered hole in the housing, the front tie rod ends may not… · Dec 9, 2021
- Crash riskA programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch… · Dec 9, 2021
- Crash riskLow-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail · Jul 29, 2021