The Lemon IndexSubaru Ascent recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2019–2025 Subaru Ascent, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
Check a VIN to see that car's model-year report and recalls.
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Park-it warnings 1
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Electrical · recall issued Dec 2022 · model years 2019–2022 Park outside
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.
271,694 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V907000
Every recall 13
1 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Equipment · recall issued Jul 2026 · model years 2019–2025 New: most likely still open
These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label.
541,237 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V436000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Sep 2023 · model year 2023
The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
4,311 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V647000
- Suspension · recall issued Jun 2023 · model year 2023
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.
5 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V392000
- Tires · recall issued Apr 2023 · model year 2023
The internal tire bead may have been damaged during the wheel mounting process.
4,409 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V258000
- Electrical · recall issued Dec 2022 · model years 2019–2022 Park outside
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.
271,694 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V907000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Dec 2021 · model years 2019–2020
A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
198,255 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V955000
- Steering · recall issued Dec 2021 · model year 2020
Due to an incorrect tapered hole in the housing, the front tie rod ends may not fit properly.
1,305 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V954000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jul 2021 · model years 2019–2020
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
175,968 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V587000
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- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Apr 2020 · model year 2019
The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
188,207 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V218000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Dec 2019 · model year 2019
The transmission hydraulic sensor may inaccurately measure the hydraulic fluid pressure.
76,842 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V855000
- Engine · recall issued Dec 2019 · model year 2019
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.
51,613 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V856000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2019 · model year 2019
The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, possibly resulting in the front portion of the driveshaft disconnecting.
166 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V519000
- Body structure · recall issued Aug 2018 · model year 2019
These vehicles may be missing spot welds on, or around, the B-Pillar, compromising vehicle strength.
293 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V508000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Ascent?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Subaru Ascent have?
13 recall campaigns across model years 2019–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 24.
Which Subaru Ascent year has the most recalls?
The 2019, with 9 campaigns. 2020: 5, 2023: 4, 2022: 2.
What are most Subaru Ascent recalls about?
Transmission & drivetrain: 4 of the 13 campaigns. Then fuel system, gasoline (2) and body structure (1).
What is the newest Subaru Ascent recall?
Equipment, filed Jul 2026 (NHTSA 26V436000): These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label.
What is the biggest Subaru Ascent recall?
NHTSA 26V436000 (equipment, Jul 2026) covers 541,237 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label.
How do I check if my Subaru Ascent has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Subaru dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Subaru Ascent: problems and best years · All Subaru recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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