Subaru Ascent 2020 Electrical System Recall: Fire Risk from Melting Ground Terminal
Subaru recalls certain 2020 Ascent vehicles with a risk of fire due to a melting ground terminal in the electrical system. Owners should park away from structures and avoid leaving the vehicle running unattended.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire.
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What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling certain 2020 Ascent vehicles because a ground bolt in the electrical system may melt, increasing fire risk. This affects vehicles that could have improper fastening of the ground terminal, which might cause smoke or fire in the dash or driver's footwell area. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80037-subaru-ascent-2020-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk-from-melting.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80037-subaru-ascent-2020-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk-from-melting · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V907000
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“Subaru Ascent 2020 Electrical System Recall: Fire Risk from Melting Ground Terminal.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80037-subaru-ascent-2020-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk-from-melting. Based on NHTSA recall #22V907000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V907000).
Why it’s dangerous
A ground bolt securing the PTC heater's ground terminal may be improperly fastened, causing it to melt. This melting can lead to smoke or fire in the dashboard or driver's footwell area.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Subaru Ascent vehicles are affected. Drivers who park the vehicle near structures or leave it running unattended are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2020 Subaru Ascent vehicles. The issue involves the ground bolt for the PTC heater's ground terminal being improperly fastened.
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What to do — step by step
Park Away From Structures
Park your vehicle away from buildings or other structures to reduce fire risk.
Avoid Leaving Vehicle Running
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
Stop If Smoke Is Detected
Immediately stop the vehicle and turn the ignition to "Off" if you smell smoke from the dash or driver's footwell.
What NHTSA says to do
Owners are advised to park their vehicle away from structures and to avoid leaving the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. An owner who notices or smells smoke coming from the dash or driver's footwell area should immediately stop operating the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the "Off" position. Dealers will replace the PTC heater ground bolts and if necessary, replace the ground wire and the connector holder, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-22.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V907000 — Subaru Ascent 2020 Electrical System Recall: Fire Risk from Melting Ground Terminal Hello, I own a Subaru Ascent 2020 Electrical System Recall: Fire Risk from Melting Ground Terminal that is covered by recall 22V907000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: Owners are advised to park their vehicle away from structures and to avoid leaving the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. An owner who notices or smells smoke coming from the dash or driver's footwell area should immediately stop operating the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the "Off" position. Dealers will replace the PTC heater ground bolts and if necessary, replace the ground wire and the connector holder, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-22. 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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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 #22V907000 (August 12, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.