Model year
2027 Subaru Ascent
NHTSA's recall, complaint, and investigation files do not have a make and model name matched to the 2027 Subaru Ascent (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The files may list it under a different name. NHTSA rated the SUV ICE 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
NHTSA's files do not have a make and model name matched to this EPA model year. Counts below are not filled in from a different vehicle. EPA figures for this name are still listed.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2027. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV ICE 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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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 2027 Subaru Ascent at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.