2023 Subaru Ascent. Advanced data.

Engines and drivetrains 1

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

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One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

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Recall campaigns 4

• 26V436000 Jul 2026 Equipment / Other / Labels

  Defect. 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."

  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.

• 23V647000 Sep 2023 Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

  Defect. 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.

  Risk. Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy. Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRN-23.

• 23V392000 Jun 2023 Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Arm

  Defect. 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.

  Risk. Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-23.

• 23V258000 Apr 2023 Tires

  Defect. 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.

  Risk. A damaged tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy. Dealers will replace all four tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-23.

Manufacturer communications 293

Subaru filed 293 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

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