Subaru Ascent recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Subaru Ascent, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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.
- Sep 21, 2023Crash risk2023 Subaru Ascent, 2023 Subaru Impreza, 2023 Subaru Legacy and 1 other model — Power Train
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
23V647000 · 4K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Jun 1, 2023Crash risk2023 Subaru Ascent — Suspension
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles. 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 the lower control arm.
23V392000 · 5 units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Apr 7, 2023Crash risk2023 Subaru Ascent — Tires
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles equipped with 20-inch wheels. The internal tire bead may have been damaged during the wheel mounting process.
23V258000 · 4K 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Apr 16, 2020Crash risk2019 Subaru Ascent, 2019 Subaru Impreza, 2019 Subaru Legacy and 1 other model — Fuel System, Gasoline
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
20V218000 · 188K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Dec 2, 2019Crash risk2019 Subaru Ascent — Power Train
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Ascent vehicles. The transmission hydraulic sensor may inaccurately measure the hydraulic fluid pressure.
19V855000 · 77K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Dec 2, 2019Crash risk2019 Subaru Ascent, 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Subaru Forester — Engine and Engine Cooling
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.
19V856000 · 52K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Jul 10, 2019Crash risk2019 Subaru Ascent — Power Train
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Ascent vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, possibly resulting in the front portion of the driveshaft disconnecting.
19V519000 · 166 units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Aug 2, 2018Crash risk2019 Subaru Ascent — Structure
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Subaru Ascent vehicles. These vehicles may be missing spot welds on, or around, the B-Pillar, compromising vehicle strength.
18V508000 · 293 units · Subaru of America, Inc.