Subaru Ascent recalls

13 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

26V436000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Equipment recallThese vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label.EquipmentFree repair541KunitsJul 723V647000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Power Train recallThe center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.Engine & powertrainFree repair4,311unitsSep 202323V392000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe left or right front lower control arm may have an improperly tightened ball joint castle nut which can result in retention…Steering & suspensionFree replacement5unitsJun 202323V258000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Tires recallThe internal tire bead may have been damaged during the wheel mounting process.TiresFree replacement4,409unitsApr 202322V907000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater may have been improperly…Park outsideElectricalFree replacement272KunitsDec 202221V955000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Power Train recallA programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely…Engine & powertrainFree software update198KunitsDec 202121V954000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Steering recallDue to an incorrect tapered hole in the housing, the front tie rod ends may not fit properly.Steering & suspensionFree replacement1,305unitsDec 202121V587000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallThe low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.Fuel systemFree replacement176KunitsJul 202120V218000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallThe low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.Fuel systemFree replacement188KunitsApr 202019V856000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallThe aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine…Engine & powertrainFree replacement52KunitsDec 201919V855000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Power Train recallThe transmission hydraulic sensor may inaccurately measure the hydraulic fluid pressure.Engine & powertrainFree software update77KunitsDec 201919V519000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Power Train recallThe center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, possibly resulting in the front portion of the driveshaft disconnecting.Engine & powertrainFree replacement166unitsJul 201918V508000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Structure recallThese vehicles may be missing spot welds on, or around, the B-Pillar, compromising vehicle strength.Body & latchesFree replacement293unitsAug 2018