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2026 Subaru Ascent recalls and problems

1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Subaru Ascent.

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recalls
3
owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2026 Subaru Ascent recalls

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 26V436000 · reported July 7, 2026 · Subaru of America, Inc. · 541,237 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."
The risk
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 27, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 21, 2026 · Unknown or other

My company FANCY S owns this 2026 Subaru Ascent, purchased new on … from Subaru of Glendale. The vehicle is under Safety Recall 26V-436 (Subaru WRH-26) for an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label, a non-compliance with FMVSS No. 110. Subaru's interim letter in … said the corrective…

Sep 25, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance · 2,000 miles

The contact owns a 2026 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle experienced phantom braking and independently came to an abrupt stop. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was…

Mar 20, 2026 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 1,040 miles

The contact owns a 2026 Subaru Accent. The contact stated that there was a failure related to the brake pedal design. The contact stated that there was an approximate one-inch difference in spacing between the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal in previous model vehicles. The contact stated that there was an…

Ascent model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2023 44541
2024 15130
2025 11521
2026 1300

Across all years, the 2019 Ascent has the most complaints (443). All Subaru Ascent years →

Questions

Does the 2026 Subaru Ascent have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Subaru Ascent, the most recent reported on July 7, 2026 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Subaru Ascent?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (1 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (1).
How many 2026 Subaru Ascent complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 21, 2026.