SUBARU ASCENT (2019) recall — Power Train
Subaru is recalling certain 2019 Ascent vehicles due to potential driveshaft disconnection that could increase crash risk. Owners will receive free replacement of driveshaft assembly and center support brace.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the front end of the driveshaft separates, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling some 2019 Ascent vehicles because the center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, potentially causing the front portion of the driveshaft to disconnect. This could increase the risk of a crash, so owners should have the driveshaft assembly replaced at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224355-subaru-2019-ascent-power-train-recall-risk-of-crash-if.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224355-subaru-2019-ascent-power-train-recall-risk-of-crash-if · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V519000
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“Subaru 2019 Ascent Power Train Recall: Risk of Crash If Driveshaft Disconnects.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224355-subaru-2019-ascent-power-train-recall-risk-of-crash-if. Based on NHTSA recall #19V519000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V519000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the front end of the driveshaft separates, it can cause the vehicle to lose stability and increase the risk of a crash. This happens because the center support bolts may loosen over time, allowing the driveshaft to disconnect.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Subaru Ascent vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if the driveshaft disconnects.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2019 Subaru Ascent vehicles. The recall began on July 26, 2019, and Subaru will notify affected owners.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Owners should call Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 to schedule a replacement.
Have Driveshaft Assembly Replaced
Dealers will replace the driveshaft assembly, including the center support brace, at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft assembly, including the center support brace, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUI-94.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, possibly resulting in the front portion of the driveshaft disconnecting, which could increase the risk of a crash.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
This recall applies to 2019 Subaru Ascent vehicles. The recall began on July 26, 2019, and Subaru will notify affected owners.
What should I do if I own a recalled vehicle?
Subaru will notify owners and dealers will replace the driveshaft assembly, including the center support brace, free of charge.
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V519000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 19V519000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft assembly, including the center support brace, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUI-94. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V519000 (October 7, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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