Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
Showing the 12 most recent of 13 campaigns, newest first, from NHTSA records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
26V436000NHTSA report received July 2026Model years: 2019–2024
NHTSA campaign 26V436000: Subaru Ascent equipment recall
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."
Consequence: An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge.
23V647000NHTSA report received September 2023Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V647000: Subaru Ascent power train recall
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.
Consequence: Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts, free of charge.
23V392000NHTSA report received June 2023Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V392000: Subaru Ascent suspension recall
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.
Consequence: Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm, free of charge.
23V258000NHTSA report received April 2023Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V258000: Subaru Ascent tires recall
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.
Consequence: A damaged tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace all four tires, free of charge.
22V907000NHTSA report received December 2022Model years: 2019–2022
NHTSA campaign 22V907000: Subaru Ascent electrical system recall
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.
Consequence: A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Owners are advised to park their vehicle away from structures and to avoid leaving the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
21V955000NHTSA report received December 2021Model years: 2019–2020
NHTSA campaign 21V955000: Subaru Ascent power train recall
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.
Consequence: An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide.
21V954000NHTSA report received December 2021Model years: 2020
NHTSA campaign 21V954000: Subaru Ascent steering recall
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 and service replacement if excessive torque is applied.
Consequence: The tie rods may separate from the housing, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the left and right front tie rod ends and housings, free of charge.
21V587000NHTSA report received July 2021Model years: 2019–2020
NHTSA campaign 21V587000: Subaru Ascent fuel system recall
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.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge.
20V218000NHTSA report received April 2020Model years: 2019
NHTSA campaign 20V218000: Subaru Ascent fuel system recall
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Consequence: If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump, free of charge.
19V855000NHTSA report received December 2019Model years: 2019
NHTSA campaign 19V855000: Subaru Ascent power train recall
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Ascent vehicles. The transmission hydraulic sensor may inaccurately measure the hydraulic fluid pressure.
Consequence: If the fluid pressure is measured higher than its actual value, the hydraulic pressure will be reduced. If this occurs, the transmission drive chain may not have the proper tension, resulting in a loss of drive power and an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control unit.
19V856000NHTSA report received December 2019Model years: 2019
NHTSA campaign 19V856000: Subaru Ascent engine and engine cooling recall
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 while driving.
Consequence: An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PCV valve, free of charge.
19V519000NHTSA report received July 2019Model years: 2019
NHTSA campaign 19V519000: Subaru Ascent power train recall
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.
Consequence: If the front end of the driveshaft separates, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft assembly, including the center support brace, free of charge.
The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:
Other midsize and three-row SUVs to weigh against the Subaru Ascent. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Subaru Ascent have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the Subaru Ascent, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Subaru Ascent?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: power train, fuel system, engine and engine cooling, structure, electrical system, equipment. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Subaru Ascent recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Subaru Ascent at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Subaru Ascent pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Subaru Ascent through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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