Subaru Ascent 2024 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall issued for the Subaru Ascent 2024 and 51 complaints filed by owners. It has 66% fewer complaints than the average Subaru Ascent from 2019–2025 (148 per year).

These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.

Recalls issued for the Subaru Ascent 2024

Equipment and labels
NHTSA campaign 26V436000 · 2026-07-07

What happens

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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."

Consequence

An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 27, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 26V436000

Complaints from other owners

51 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

3 with a crash · 1 injury

Most reported problems on the Subaru Ascent 2024

• Visibility (glass and mirrors): 23 (45% of complaints)
• Wipers: 8 (16% of complaints)
• Forward collision avoidance: 4 (8% of complaints)
• Backup camera and sensors: 3 (6% of complaints)
• Electrical system: 3 (6% of complaints)

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Subaru Ascent 2024

• Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
• Check the windshield, defroster and mirrors.
• Test every wiper speed and the washer.
• Ask whether the system braked on its own for no reason ("phantom braking") and whether software updates are pending.
• Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.

Safety rating (NCAP)

Subaru Ascent recalls by year

• 2019 : 9 recalls · 443 complaints
• 2020 : 5 recalls · 324 complaints
• 2021 : 2 recalls · 103 complaints
• 2022 : 2 recalls · 56 complaints
• 2023 : 4 recalls · 45 complaints
• 2024 : 1 recall · 51 complaints
• 2025 : 1 recall · 15 complaints

Guides for this check

• What is a car recall and how to get it fixed for free
• Pre-purchase inspection for a used car: what to check
• Questions to ask the seller of a used car

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Subaru Ascent 2024 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall issued for the Subaru Ascent 2024. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the Subaru Ascent 2024?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: visibility (glass and mirrors) (23 of 51 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.