5 recalls across 5 model years. The 2023 Ascent has the most, with 4 recalls and 45 complaints.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Overall safety rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ascent | 1 | 4 | ★★★★★ |
| 2025 Ascent | 1 | 15 | ★★★★★ |
| 2024 Ascent | 1 | 51 | ★★★★★ |
| 2023 Ascent | 4 | 45 | ★★★★★ |
| 2022 Ascent | 2 | 56 | ★★★★★ |
Based on 171 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for all model years.
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."
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 lower control arm.
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.
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 ground terminal and surrounding components.