Model year
2026 Subaru Ascent
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 3 complaints for the 2026 Subaru Ascent (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (1), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES (1), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1). NHTSA rated the SUV N/A 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
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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…
Complaints
3 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV N/A 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 | 19 | 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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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 2026 Subaru Ascent at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.