2024 Subaru Ascent recalls

1 safety recall, 51 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
51Complaints
3Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2024 Subaru Ascent recall list

Equipment recall

26V-436
July 8, 2026 · Subaru of America, Inc.
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."
Safety risk
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

2024 Subaru Ascent owner complaints

51 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Visibility23
Visibility/Wiper8
Unknown or Other5
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Electrical System4
Back Over Prevention3
Power Train3
Steering3
Wheels3
Tires2

Recent complaints

October 22, 2026Suspension

COMPONENTS: Suspension/alignment failed to maintain factory specs, destroying front inside tread. Vehicle/tires available for inspection. SAFETY RISK: Front tires worn to cords on inside edge, degrading traction and increasing blowout risk at highway speeds with family inside. America's Tire officially deemed vehicle unsafe. CONFIRMATION: Confirmed in writing by America's Tire (Store 1063, Order 5093420914) on 10/16/2026. Tech refused rotation due to severe inside wear, writing it "could be due to alignment". Authorized Subaru dealer inspected but verbally deflected and refused to provide any written safety assessment. INSPECTION: Inspected by America's Tire and an authorized Subaru dealer.

August 28, 2026Back Over PreventionForward Collision AvoidanceCrash

THIS VEHICLE WAS REVERSING, DETECTED AN OBSTACLE AND INSTEAD OF STOPPING, IT ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY AND THEN CAUSED ME TO TRAVELTHROUGH THE FRONT YARD OF MY HOUSE. EVEN THOUGH THE REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM DETECTED THE OBJECT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I THEN PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND CONTROLLED THE VEHICLE SO IT WOULDN'T HIT ANYONE ON THE STREET OR MY HOUSE. THIS DID CAUSE A COLLISION IN MY FRONT YARD WITH A GAS LAMP POST AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HIT MY HOUSE. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE RAB DETECTING SYSTEM THAT FAILED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.

August 26, 2026Electrical SystemUnknown or Other1 injury

While driving, shortly after starting the trip (after traveling approximately a quarter mile), I felt what seemed like a bite or an electric shock on my left ankle, at floor level. I immediately pulled over and stopped the vehicle. My sock had a burn/hole in it, and I sustained three distinct marks on my ankle. There were no dashboard warning lights on before, during, or after the incident. This startled me while I was actively driving and could have caused a loss of vehicle control, particularly if it had occurred at higher speed or in traffic. The vehicle has since been inspected twice: once by the selling dealer's service department, and once by the manufacturer's own field specialists, i

June 15, 2026Tires

I am submitting this complaint regarding the original-equipment Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S 245/50R20 tires installed on two separate 2024 Subaru Ascents owned by my family. The vehicles were purchased approximately one month apart and are operated under similar New England driving conditions. Both vehicles were equipped with identical factory-installed Falken tires. Beginning at relatively low mileage, both vehicles exhibited substantially similar wet-weather traction concerns, including hydroplaning tendencies and reduced traction during rain. As tread depth decreased, traction in snow, slush, and icy conditions also deteriorated significantly. Both vehicles experienced loss-of-traction events d

May 28, 2026Power TrainEngineVisibility/Wiper

While pulling up to a drive thru window the vehicle shuddered and the engine shut off. I lost all power steering and had to come to a stop, shift into park, then restart the engine. No check engine lights or warnings illuminated. There were no status messages to indicate what caused it to shut off. Also the driver side mirror shakes a lot, just like all the other reports say.

2024 Subaru Ascent crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2024 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2024 Subaru Ascent: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 17.0%.

2024 Subaru Ascent recall FAQ

Does the 2024 Subaru Ascent have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2024 Subaru Ascent. The most recent, filed July 8, 2026, concerns the equipment.

What are the most common 2024 Subaru Ascent problems?

Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is visibility (23 reports), followed by visibility/wiper.

Is the 2024 Subaru Ascent safe?

The 2024 Subaru Ascent earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2024 Subaru Ascent?

Contact any authorized Subaru dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.