Subaru is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles due to potential ball joint separation causing loss of vehicle control. Affected vehicles may need a free lower control arm replacement by dealers.
“Subaru 2023 Ascent Suspension Recall: Ball Joint Separation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81543-subaru-2023-ascent-suspension-recall-ball-joint-separation-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V392000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V392000).
Subaru of America, Inc. recalled certain 2023 Ascent vehicles for a suspension hazard, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency announced the recall on Jan. 6, 2023. Dealers will inspect and replace the lower control arm if necessary.
How to tell if you have it
Subaru Ascent, 2023
What to do
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm, free of charge. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614.
The hazard
Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. 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.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Subaru of America, Inc. has 100 other recalls on record since 2010-03-18. Other recent recalls include the Subaru Forester 2025 Recall: Incorrect GAWR Label Risk of Crash (2026-07-07), Subaru 2026 Forester Moonroof Glass Recall: Risk of Detached Panel (2026-05-28), and Subaru Forester Hybrid (2025) Fuel Leak Fire Risk - Recall (2026-02-23). Other recent recalls of similar products include Honda 2026 Passport Suspension Recall: Loose Bolts Risk Crash (2026-07-01), Aston Martin DBX707 (2025) Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control (2026-03-30), and Mazda CX-50 (2025) Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control (2025-10-29).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2023 Subaru Ascent has a recall notice mailed by June 30, 2023. The issue involves the front lower control arm's ball joint castle nut.
Brand
Subaru
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check for Recall Notice
Look for a letter from Subaru mailed by June 30, 2023 indicating this recall.
June 30, 2023
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Call Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614 to confirm your vehicle is affected.
Get Free Inspection and Repair
Dealers will inspect and replace the lower control arm if needed at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-23.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V392000 — Subaru 2023 Ascent Suspension Recall: Ball Joint Separation Risk
Hello,
I own a Subaru 2023 Ascent Suspension Recall: Ball Joint Separation Risk that is covered by recall 23V392000 from Subaru.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-23.
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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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