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...
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Subaru Ascent Problems by year
Owners have filed 1,051 complaints about the Subaru Ascent across 8 model years, and it has 13 recalls. The 2019 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (444). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the visibility & wipers.
- Complaints
- 1,051
- Recalls
- 13
- Crashes
- 36
- Fires
- 12
- Injuries
- 29
- Deaths
- 0
Ascent complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Ascent problems
Subaru Ascent recalls 13
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles. 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...
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Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles equipped with 20-inch wheels. The internal tire bead may have been damaged during the wheel mounting process.
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Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles. The ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater may have been improperly fastened, which could result in melting of the...
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Ascent vehicles. Due to an incorrect tapered hole in the housing, the front tie rod ends may not fit properly. The improper fit can result in the tie rods and housings being deformed during assembly...
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Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power...
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Ascent vehicles. The transmission hydraulic sensor may inaccurately measure the hydraulic fluid pressure.
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Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Ascent vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, possibly resulting in the front portion of the driveshaft disconnecting.
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Latest Ascent complaints
The interior driver-side door handle release cable on my 2019 Subaru Ascent Limited snapped at the ball end where it attaches to the handle lever. The interior handle no longer opens the driver door from inside the vehicle. The cable is part of the interior handle assembly (part 61051XC151TP) and is not sold separately. In an emergency, occupants cannot exit through the driver door from inside. The vehicle is a 2019 model year with approximately 120,000 miles. No crash, fire, or injury occurred. The failure appears to be fatigue of the steel cable at the ball-end fitting.
With ACC and Lane Centering on while driving on US 98 in Mississippi at approximately 3 PM on 11/09/2026, the vehicle experienced a sudden haptic-like vibration or lurch. Passenger felt her body move forward against the seatbelt. Driver cannot confirm whether brakes applied. After the incident, driver disabled Lane Centering for the trip while retaining ACC. Recurring issues: lane centering deactivates on curves, ACC accelerates before detecting new lead car after lane changes, false steering wheel hands-on warnings (prescription sunglasses interfering with monitoring system). NO CRASH OR INJURY REPORTED.
The contact owned a 2026 Subaru Ascent equipped with Falken Tires, Tire Line: Ziex ZE001 A/S, Tire Size: 245/50/R20, DOT Number: N/A. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle experienced a rear passenger's side tire blowout, spun and crashed into the highay median barriers. The air bags deployed. The contact stated that the tire tread separation from the casing resulted in the blowout. The tire was original equipment. The insurance company declared the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact hired a private investigator to further assess the tire failure. The failure mileage was 1,000.
Since 2023, my Subaru ascent has continually experienced a slip while accelerating. The vehicle jerks while gaining speed. The gas pedal often does not accelerate the vehicle when pressed as well. This has continually worsened over time though the dealership has seen the vehicle a few times. When I filed a Subaru Customer Advocacy complaint I was denied assistance saying "it was my fault" -to drive my car!
Twin Falls Subaru left me in a dangerous position with my transmission failing catastrophically on the highway 72 hours after major service is a severe safety hazard My 2021 Subaru Ascent with 56,420 miles, still under the 60,000 mile/5 year warranty, went to Twin Falls Subaru with diagnostic codes P0137, and P2096 on 8/15/26 they replaced the following, the engine harness,. transmission harness, transmission pressure sensor and ecm. They said the root problem was the secondary pressure switch, Subaru of America &...
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Twin Falls Subaru said those repairs weren't covered under warranty and I had to pay $3000 out of pocket, SOA covered the remaining $5100. I picked it up 10/13/26, (on 10/16/26, three days later my check engine light came on along with the AT oil temp and transmission flashing on the dash, the diagnostic codes I received were P0700 P0841 P0890, Subaru Of America paid to have my vehicle towed back to the dealership where they said I needed a new transmission, but they weren't covering it because my warranty had expired 14 days prior (on 10/2/26), during the time it was getting the first repairs done, they claimed that the two incidents had nothing to do with one another. The DPSM claims a transmission pressure switch failure that flooded the wiring harness with fluid is 'unrelated' to the transmission total collapse 72 hours later. They
The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Ascent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V436000 (EQUIPTMENT); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.
Questions about the Subaru Ascent
Which Subaru Ascent years have the most problems?
What are the most common Subaru Ascent problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (293), visibility & wipers (207), transmission & drivetrain (191) most often.
How many recalls does the Subaru Ascent have?
NHTSA lists 13 recalls across all Subaru Ascent model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data