NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Subaru Ascent Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2025 Subaru Ascent has 1 NHTSA recall and 14 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Subaru dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2025 Subaru Ascent, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
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NHTSA #26V436000Reported July 7, 2026 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer 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.
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