13 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Subaru Ascent, across model years 2019–2026. 1 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Subaru dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Ascent by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
The 2019 Subaru Ascent has the most recalls (9) and the most owner complaints (442).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Subaru Ascent model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9 | 442 |
| 2020 | 5 | 322 |
| 2021 | 2 | 102 |
| 2022 | 2 | 55 |
| 2023 | 4 | 45 |
| 2024 | 1 | 50 |
| 2025 | 1 | 15 |
| 2026 | 1 | 3 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Subaru recalls 2025 Forester models with incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating labels that could cause vehicle overload and crash risk. Owners will receive free label updates to comply with safety standards.
Subaru is recalling 2023 Legacy vehicles with potential drive shaft disconnection risk. Owners must contact Subaru for free repairs to prevent crash hazards.
Subaru is recalling 2023 Ascent vehicles with 20-inch wheels due to potential tire bead damage from wheel mounting, which may cause sudden air loss and crash risk.
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 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.
When the Subaru Ascent recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 1,034 complaints with NHTSA about the Subaru Ascent; the most reported area is electrical system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Subaru Ascent complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 13 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Subaru Ascent, covering model years 2019–2026. The most recent was issued Jul 7, 2026 (Equipment).
The 2019 Subaru Ascent has the most, with 9 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Power Train (4), Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Equipment (1), Tires (1).
1 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Subaru dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Subaru to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Subaru dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.