Subaru Ascent recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 13 recalls and 1,041 owner complaints for the Subaru Ascent (model years 2019–2026). The most reported problem area is electrical system (293 complaints), followed by power train (189 complaints). The 2019 model year has the most recalls (9).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 51 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 45 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 56 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 104 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 5 | 324 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 9 | 443 | 10 | 6 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2019 (443), 2020 (324) and 2021 (104). Among model years at least two years old, the 2023 has the fewest complaints on file (45).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Subaru Ascent model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 293 | 7 of 8 | |
| Power train | 189 | 6 of 8 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 153 | 7 of 8 | |
| Engine | 104 | 7 of 8 | |
| Service brakes | 82 | 6 of 8 |
Latest 8 of 13 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V436000 | Jul 7, 2026 | Equipment: other, labels | 2019–2026 | 541,237 |
| 23V647000 | Sep 21, 2023 | Power train: driveline, driveshaft | 2023 | 4,311 |
| 23V392000 | Jun 1, 2023 | Suspension: front, control arm, lower arm | 2023 | 5 |
| 23V258000 | Apr 7, 2023 | Tires | 2023 | 4,409 |
| 22V907000 | Dec 8, 2022 | Electrical system: wiring, interior/under dash | 2019–2022 | 271,694 |
| 21V955000 | Dec 9, 2021 | Power train: driveline, chain/belt | 2019–2020 | 198,255 |
| 21V954000 | Dec 9, 2021 | Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly | 2020 | 1,305 |
| 21V587000 | Jul 29, 2021 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2019–2020 | 175,968 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 34 complaints and a fire in 12 complaints; 28 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.