Model year
2023 Subaru Ascent
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 45 complaints for the 2023 Subaru Ascent (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (10), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (8), VISIBILITY/WIPER (6). NHTSA rated the SUV AWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2019 443 complaints
- 2020 324 complaints
- 2021 103 complaints
- 2022 56 complaints
- 2023 45 complaints
- 2024 50 complaints
- 2025 15 complaints
- 2026 3 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
26V436000 · Jul 7, 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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…
23V647000 · Sep 21, 2023
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
23V392000 · Jun 1, 2023
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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.
23V258000 · Apr 7, 2023
TIRES
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.
Complaints
45 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 1, injury field 4, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.17 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent · 2.4L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD · 2.4L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2023 Subaru Ascent at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.