Subaru 2019 Ascent: Missing Spot Welds May Compromise Crash Safety
Subaru is recalling certain 2019 Ascent vehicles that may have missing spot welds around the B-Pillar, which could weaken the vehicle's structure during a crash. Owners should contact Subaru for inspection and potential replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a crash, the missing spot welds may compromise the vehicle's strength, increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling 2019 Ascent vehicles that may have missing spot welds around the B-Pillar. This could weaken the vehicle's structure during a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners must have their vehicles inspected by Subaru to determine if replacement is needed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224356-subaru-2019-ascent-missing-spot-welds-may-compromise-crash-safety.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224356-subaru-2019-ascent-missing-spot-welds-may-compromise-crash-safety · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V508000
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“Subaru 2019 Ascent: Missing Spot Welds May Compromise Crash Safety.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224356-subaru-2019-ascent-missing-spot-welds-may-compromise-crash-safety. Based on NHTSA recall #18V508000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V508000).
Why it’s dangerous
In a crash, missing spot welds around the B-Pillar could weaken the vehicle's structure. This might not cause immediate injury but could increase the risk of injury if the vehicle's safety framework fails under impact.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Subaru Ascent vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk during crashes if the spot welds are missing.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Subaru Ascent vehicles. The recall started July 31, 2018, and affects models with missing spot welds around the B-Pillar.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Call 1-844-373-6614 to have your vehicle inspected for missing spot welds.
Get Vehicle Inspected
Dealers will check for missing spot welds around the B-Pillar to determine if replacement is needed.
Receive Free Replacement
If missing welds are found, Subaru will replace the vehicle at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to check for missing spot welds. If the welds are missing, the vehicle will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTU-80.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
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 #18V508000 (February 8, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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