NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Subaru Ascent
The 2023 Subaru Ascent has 3 NHTSA recalls and 36 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Subaru dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2023 Subaru Ascent, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
NHTSA #23V647000Reported September 21, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRN-23.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
NHTSA #23V392000Reported June 1, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-23.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
TIRES
NHTSA #23V258000Reported April 7, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A damaged tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace all four tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-23.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.