2024 SUBARU ASCENT

1 recalls, 69 complaints - 56 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

26V436000 Jul 7, 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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 ... Read more
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 are expected to be mailed August 25, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. ... Read more
541,237 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

69 total complaints 6 crashes 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10
POWER TRAIN8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER7
ENGINE7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING3
STEERING3
AIR BAGS2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Aug 28, 2026
Incident date: Aug 28, 2026
THIS VEHICLE WAS REVERSING, DETECTED AN OBSTACLE AND INSTEAD OF STOPPING, IT ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY AND THEN CAUSED ME TO TRAVELTHROUGH THE FRONT YARD OF MY HOUSE. EVEN THOUGH THE REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM DETECTED THE OBJECT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I THEN PUT THE VEHICLE I... Read more
Crash
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Aug 28, 2026
Incident date: Aug 28, 2026
THIS VEHICLE WAS REVERSING, DETECTED AN OBSTACLE AND INSTEAD OF STOPPING, IT ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY AND THEN CAUSED ME TO TRAVELTHROUGH THE FRONT YARD OF MY HOUSE. EVEN THOUGH THE REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM DETECTED THE OBJECT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I THEN PUT THE VEHICLE I... Read more
Crash
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS Aug 28, 2026
Incident date: Aug 28, 2026
THIS VEHICLE WAS REVERSING, DETECTED AN OBSTACLE AND INSTEAD OF STOPPING, IT ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY AND THEN CAUSED ME TO TRAVELTHROUGH THE FRONT YARD OF MY HOUSE. EVEN THOUGH THE REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM DETECTED THE OBJECT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I THEN PUT THE VEHICLE I... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 26, 2026
Incident date: Jul 10, 2026
While driving, shortly after starting the trip (after traveling approximately a quarter mile), I felt what seemed like a bite or an electric shock on my left ankle, at floor level. I immediately pulled over and stopped the vehicle. My sock had a burn/hole in it, and I sustained three distinct marks ... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 26, 2026
Incident date: Jul 10, 2026
While driving, shortly after starting the trip (after traveling approximately a quarter mile), I felt what seemed like a bite or an electric shock on my left ankle, at floor level. I immediately pulled over and stopped the vehicle. My sock had a burn/hole in it, and I sustained three distinct marks ... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS Jun 15, 2026
Incident date: Jan 1, 2026
Recall has been open for two years and Mazda still hasn't provided the tools to dealerships to fix it. Mazda keeps emailing to go to a dealership but they they have to turn you away as they are unable to repair the vehicle.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 28, 2026
Incident date: May 28, 2026
In the winter the two front doors freeze. I had my twelve year old daughter in the car and turned a corner and the door opened at 25 miles and hour and she had to hold on. We have bungy corded the doors shut during the winter. Ford does not have a safety recall and stated to let the car heat up f... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 28, 2026
Incident date: May 28, 2026
Saturday may 23 at night my car started showing a message that states “Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner's Manual” I took it to Toyota on Tuesday may 2026 they said it was fine and nothing was wrong even after I said that message kept appearing at least five times each time I was ... Read more
ENGINE May 28, 2026
Incident date: May 28, 2026
Saturday may 23 at night my car started showing a message that states “Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner's Manual” I took it to Toyota on Tuesday may 2026 they said it was fine and nothing was wrong even after I said that message kept appearing at least five times each time I was ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE May 27, 2026
Incident date: Jul 27, 2024
The contact owns 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact software modification done at a transmission shop, affected the Active Fuel Management not allowing diagnostic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 16, 2026
Incident date: May 15, 2026
The audio and navigation system with the sync 3 constantly malfunctions and causes immediate distraction of the driver and passengers and fails regularly with intermittent failures, freezes and takes the attention of the driver away from the road. This is a problem with many Ford vehicles and over m... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY May 16, 2026
Incident date: May 15, 2026
I am writing to report a severe manufacturing defect and safety hazard on my vehicle. The interior door panel trim has completely delaminated and peeled away from the door structure, creating an exposed, razor-sharp edge right near the door handle/window switches. This is a major safety hazard ("Saf... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM May 16, 2026
Incident date: May 15, 2026
Vehicle has experienced sudden stalling while driving and an intermittent Check Engine Light with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P107B — Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor “B” Circuit Range/Performance. This is the exact condition covered by Toyota Technical Service Bulletins T-SB-0050-20 and T-SB-009-2... Read more
ENGINE May 10, 2026
Incident date: May 9, 2026
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The vehicle experienced an apparent engine failure involving the engine cooling system and possible head gasket and/or engine damage. Prior to failure, the vehicle had a strong sweet coolant smell and ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 30, 2026
Driver’s side front window shattered seemingly spontaneously. Car was locked and parked overnight and found in morning with shattered window. No other signs of damage to car, no rock found next to car/window. Took to nearest toyota dealership who did take pictures and told me they would file a rep... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Dec 4, 2025
Incident date: Dec 3, 2025
On 12/03/2025 due to frost on my back windshield I activated the rear defrost on my 2024 Nissan Rogue, Approximately 30 seconds after activating the defrost feature the rear window shattered causing a blinding effect.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 4, 2025
Incident date: Dec 3, 2025
On 12/03/2025 due to frost on my back windshield I activated the rear defrost on my 2024 Nissan Rogue, Approximately 30 seconds after activating the defrost feature the rear window shattered causing a blinding effect.
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 4, 2025
Incident date: Dec 3, 2025
This recall has been open and unresolved for 12 months. Contacted both the dealership and the manufacturer. Both have stated parts are not available and unknown timeframe when the vehicle can be repaired. Currently, the vehicle is drivable, but indicator lights are not illuminated on the dashboar... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 13, 2025
Incident date: Oct 7, 2025
Was driving for 12 miles, at a stop light. Light turns green, I accelerate, loud collision warning goes off and warning “battery overheated! Pull over safely and leave the vehicle”. Could not pull over safely because the car immediately ceased and locked up, car behind me nearly rear ended me an... Read more
POWER TRAIN Nov 13, 2025
Incident date: Oct 7, 2025
Was driving for 12 miles, at a stop light. Light turns green, I accelerate, loud collision warning goes off and warning “battery overheated! Pull over safely and leave the vehicle”. Could not pull over safely because the car immediately ceased and locked up, car behind me nearly rear ended me an... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 10, 2025
Incident date: Nov 10, 2025
My Subaru has an auto start/stop. I was at a complete stop, making a left-hand turn, and my car completely shuts off with the following message: For safety, auto restart disabled; eyesight with a \ through the words, put car in park and restart vehicle. In the time it took me to put the car in park... Read more
STEERING Nov 10, 2025
Incident date: Nov 10, 2025
While driving a 2015 Toyota Rav4 (w/AWD) the vehicle's steering wheel started to shake and the vehicle lost acceleration. The check engine, AWD, and traction (trac) control lights illuminated. After pulling the vehicle over I tried calling AAA. After about 30 minutes, the warning lights went out. I ... Read more
ENGINE Nov 10, 2025
Incident date: Nov 10, 2025
Oil Pump Solenoid will get stuck and will cause the car to go into LOMP mode or in worse cases cause the drivetrain to lock up and a lose all power. It can happen at random.
STEERING Sep 8, 2025
Incident date: Aug 9, 2025
Steering wheel is "notchy" when turning, mostly to the left. Worse at higher speeds, like exiting or entering the freeway. It often feels like it may get stuck and I have to jerk it to the right a bit to get it unstuck.
POWER TRAIN Sep 8, 2025
Incident date: Aug 9, 2025
Vehicle rolls back very often when in drive. Even holding down the brake at a hill then hitting the accelerator it still rolls back. When in cruise control and I take over it also tends to make the vehicle jump when the vehicle takes back over. Overall harsh riding. Feels like it’s all coming from... Read more
STRUCTURE Sep 8, 2025
Incident date: Aug 9, 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE). The contact stated that the dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Sep 5, 2025
Incident date: Aug 16, 2025
When adaptive cruise control is enabled and I’m at cruising speed, new vehicles entering the lane in front of my vehicle are not being acknowledged leading to my vehicle getting too close and collision becoming likely. This leads to me having to takeover control frequently to prevent accidents. Th... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 15, 2025
Incident date: Aug 8, 2025
Transmission shudders at low speeds on incline
POWER TRAIN Aug 8, 2025
Incident date: Aug 8, 2025
Van was driving fine, no issues. Regular maintenance done, and 100,000 mile work completed within last year. One day it was totally fine, the next day it was whining, hopping and driving unsafely. Transmission randomly needs replaced. Throwing codes for low pressure and the pump losing prime. All co... Read more
ENGINE Jul 15, 2025
Incident date: Jul 10, 2025
Per my dealership, there is chaffing in the main wiring harness of the vehicle and the entire harness needs to be replaced. On recall N222391510, for Sierra's of the same year, the harness had to be replaced as well.
CHILD SEAT:SHELL:INFANT Jun 20, 2025
Incident date: Nov 6, 2024
The car seat where my babies feet lay where the buckle is keeps cutting up their ankles. I have [XXX] twins and there has been multiple times where I notice cuts in the back of their ankles, I couldn’t figure out where this was coming from until I finally realized it is their car seat. I have al... Read more
SEAT BELTS Apr 15, 2025
Incident date: Apr 8, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V093000 (Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle w... Read more
ENGINE Mar 30, 2025
Incident date: Mar 22, 2025
New Denali less then 1 year old had lifter problems and needed lifters replaced and a camshaft. Started knocking while driving on the highway and tough to travel 4 lanes to get off the road. This is a serious issue.Very concerned because of widespread problems. I hope NHTSA does the same thing they ... Read more
ENGINE Mar 18, 2025
Incident date: Dec 16, 2024
The lower radiator blinds had to be replace and was causing the engineer light to come. I feel that this is a big problem with the BMW and should be cover under warranty.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 17, 2025
Incident date: Jan 31, 2025
Noticeable at night. Headlights on, turn signal on, foot on brake slowing down, making a turn, 1) headlights flicker, 2) headlights flicker and complete dash goes black, or 3) all of #2 and steering goes stiff. Has been happening more often. Last time, during the day, turning against oncoming tr... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Feb 17, 2025
Incident date: Jan 31, 2025
fuel actuator failed not allowing gas door to open on a 12 degree night traveling on a highway going home which is a common problem with these vehicles. luckily, we drive slow and had enough fuel to get home . i think this qualifies as a safety issue.
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jan 29, 2025
Incident date: Jan 29, 2025
Was taken into the dealership on 1/27 for an oil change and a general check-up. This morning 1/29 before starting up the vehicle noticed that the windshield had cracked windshield that looked like it was due to a bubble being created between the panes of glass which caused it to crack and shatter. T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jan 13, 2025
Incident date: Oct 25, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, there was coolant leaking from the bottom of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the "Low Coolant" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken back to the resid... Read more
ENGINE Jan 11, 2025
Incident date: Jan 11, 2025
when ve give gas padle want go above 20 mph and check engin light is on and car shake bad
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 1, 2024
Incident date: Oct 25, 2024
The main entry door is coming unlatched while driving down the highway. This condition has only worsened with time. With the latches in the locked condition, after stopping the main latch on the door has unfastened (not unlocked). The only part keeping the door closed is the deadbolt and the entry ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 19, 2024
Incident date: Jun 21, 2024
The antilock braking system is not functioning properly. The sensor for the anti-lock brake control pump module is defective
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Nov 6, 2024
Incident date: Oct 1, 2024
Automatic emergency braking engages violently on occasions when there is no obstruction present. It has left me at times with my vehicle stationary half way into a high speed traffic lane with the parking brake engaged. The time it takes to disengage the brakes leaves the vehicle in a dangerous po... Read more
POWER TRAIN Oct 20, 2024
Incident date: Mar 24, 2024
tHE 6L90 TRANMISSION FAILED WITH NO WARNING AT 58,408 MILES. HAD TO BACK THE TRUCK UP IN TRAFFIC OVER 1/2 MILE TO REACH A SAFE SPOT. SEEMS GM IS HAVING A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRANSMISSION AND THEIR 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION. NO ASSISTANCE FROM GM TO REPAIR SEEING I WAS OUT OF THE 5 YEAR 100000 WAR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Oct 18, 2024
Incident date: Aug 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at 75 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The contact's daughter resumed driv... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Oct 1, 2024
Incident date: Feb 14, 2024
I have been getting a number of safety warning lights since about 6 months after buying this car. It is new, under warranty and I am first owner. They were intermittent initially, but have become increasingly frequent and are now associated with a constant warning ping. I have taken the car to Fi... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 28, 2024
Incident date: Jan 31, 2024
8/9/24 was the first time we noticed the gas/mileage gauge disappearing. It would do this almost everyday for no apparent reason leaving the driver (usually my teenage daughters) not knowing how much gas they had left. This particular disappearance happens on a regular basis which is quite concern... Read more
AIR BAGS Sep 27, 2024
Incident date: Jun 30, 2024
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 2 MPH, a second vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the vehicle. During the crash, no air bags in the vehicle were deployed. The occupants in each vehicle were transported to the local hospital but... Read more
Crash
Carry Handle, Shell, Base Sep 26, 2024
Incident date: Apr 30, 2024
The leveling foot in the base would not stay in the extended position during installation.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Sep 26, 2024
Incident date: Sep 13, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while cold starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with cam phaser failure. The c... Read more
STEERING Sep 19, 2024
Incident date: Sep 16, 2024
While I am driving straight everything is fine. As soon as I begin to make a turn my steering wheel will lock up and force itself straight. I was told it was the steering rack and I did my research and found that my year model had recalls for the steering rack but for some reason my truck does not. ... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2024 SUBARU ASCENT

2024 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk 17.0%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2024 SUBARU ASCENT

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S8) (All-Wheel Drive) 20.0 26.0 22.0 Regular $2,800

CO2 Emissions: 398.0 g/mile (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 SUBARU ASCENT

56 manufacturer communications from 20 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21
350000 EQUIPMENT20
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE2
160000 STRUCTURE1
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE1
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)1
07-225-24R Apr 18, 2024
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases were a halt code E5, B28A6 and or DTC B28C7 is detected by the EyeSight Stereo Camera assembly.
07-225-24R Apr 18, 2024
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases were a halt code E5, B28A6 and or DTC B28C7 is detected by the EyeSight Stereo Camera assembly.
07-225-24R Apr 18, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases were a halt code E5, B28A6 and or DTC B28C7 is detected by the EyeSight Stereo Camera assembly.
07-225-24R Apr 18, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases were a halt code E5, B28A6 and or DTC B28C7 is detected by the EyeSight Stereo Camera assembly.
15-311-23R Apr 12, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed.
15-311-23R Apr 12, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed.
09-117-24 Apr 9, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases of DTC P0890 (TCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low) detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).
09-117-24 Apr 9, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases of DTC P0890 (TCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low) detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).
09-117-24 Apr 9, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases of DTC P0890 (TCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low) detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).
07-213-22R Mar 28, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.
7-213-22R Mar 28, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
"This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified. This battery has higher capacity and is slightly larger in dimension."
7-213-22R Mar 28, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified. This battery has higher capacity and is slightly larger in dimension."
7-213-22R Mar 28, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
"This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified. This battery has higher capacity and is slightly larger in dimension."
7-213-22R Mar 28, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified. This battery has higher capacity and is slightly larger in dimension."
07-213-22R Mar 28, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.
15-313-23R Mar 25, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
The bulletin contains information for exchange components, their manufacturer, as well as the proper exchange procedure.
15-313-23R Mar 25, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The bulletin contains information for exchange components, their manufacturer, as well as the proper exchange procedure.
15-303-22R Mar 25, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information for all Gen 3 Telematics and Cp 1.5 infotainment equipped vehicles, starting with 2023MY, allowing access to valet mode through the head unit.
15-303-22R Mar 25, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for all Gen 3 Telematics and Cp 1.5 infotainment equipped vehicles, starting with 2023MY, allowing access to valet mode through the head unit.
15-242-19R Mar 19, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool to aid in diagnosing operational concerns of the Gen 2 Telematics systema??s remote access features.
15-219-18R Mar 19, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin addresses an error code 202 and or 204 when attempting to complete the STARLINK telematics subsription process.
15-219-18R Mar 19, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin addresses an error code 202 and or 204 when attempting to complete the STARLINK telematics subsription process.
07-225-24 Mar 13, 2024
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
"This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address the following three symptoms: EyeSight camera cooling fans becomes inoperable with DTC B28C7; EyeSight system enters temporary halt mode; Internal St
07-225-24 Mar 13, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
"This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address the following three symptoms: EyeSight camera cooling fans becomes inoperable with DTC B28C7; EyeSight system enters temporary halt mode; Internal St
07-225-24 Mar 13, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address the following three symptoms: EyeSight camera cooling fans becomes inoperable with DTC B28C7; EyeSight system enters temporary halt mode; Internal St
18-225-22R Mar 5, 2024
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for Harman Infotainment Systems when DTC B2255 is detected. This update should prevent unnecessary replacement of the head unit or USB cable.
18-225-22R Mar 5, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for Harman Infotainment Systems when DTC B2255 is detected. This update should prevent unnecessary replacement of the head unit or USB cable.
18-225-22R Mar 5, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for Harman Infotainment Systems when DTC B2255 is detected. This update should prevent unnecessary replacement of the head unit or USB cable.
15-305-22R Feb 26, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces updated reprogramming files available to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units.
15-251-19R Jan 11, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
15-251-19R Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
15-246-19R Jan 2, 2024
116320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:SENSOR
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.
15-246-19R Jan 2, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.
15-246-19R Jan 2, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.
07-213-22R Dec 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.
15-266-20R Oct 26, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.
15-266-20R Oct 26, 2023
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.
15-266-20R Oct 26, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.
18-224-22R Oct 12, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Information Bulletin is to inform you of the diagnosis procedure of the CP1/ CP1.5 Infotainment System when DTC B2256 is detected.
18-224-22R Oct 12, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Information Bulletin is to inform you of the diagnosis procedure of the CP1/ CP1.5 Infotainment System when DTC B2256 is detected.
18-224-22R Oct 12, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
This Service Information Bulletin is to inform you of the diagnosis procedure of the CP1/ CP1.5 Infotainment System when DTC B2256 is detected.
15-282-21R Aug 31, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Service Information Bulletin announces additional diagnostic procedures and a detailed flow chart to be used when diagnosing customer concerns regarding the operation of the STARLINK Remote Engine Start (RES) feature.
15-282-21R Aug 31, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Information Bulletin announces additional diagnostic procedures and a detailed flow chart to be used when diagnosing customer concerns regarding the operation of the STARLINK Remote Engine Start (RES) feature.
15-282-21R Aug 31, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Information Bulletin announces additional diagnostic procedures and a detailed flow chart to be used when diagnosing customer concerns regarding the operation of the STARLINK Remote Engine Start (RES) feature.
13-106-23 Aug 9, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion.
13-106-23 Aug 9, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This bulletin announces SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion.
15-313-23 Jul 27, 2023
353640 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
15-313-23 Jul 27, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
15-313-23 Jul 27, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
15-313-23 Jul 27, 2023
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
15-285-21R Jul 13, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.
15-285-21R Jul 13, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.
15-285-21R Jul 13, 2023
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.
15-285-21R Jul 13, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.
15-246-19R Jun 30, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.
15-246-19R Jun 30, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.

SUBARU ASCENT - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUBARU ASCENT across all model years (2019, 2026).

25 Total Recalls
1,347 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
47 Reported Crashes
10 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SUBARU ASCENT - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 1 2 View
2025 1 19 View
2024 (current) 1 69
2023 4 66 View
2022 2 79 View
2021 2 144 View
2020 5 406 View
2019 9 562 View

Other SUBARU Models

Model Recalls Complaints
IMPREZA 321 3,425 View
LEGACY 307 4,132 View
OUTBACK 288 12,131 View
SOLTERRA 259 109 View
WRX 190 1,208 View
FORESTER 134 8,512 View
TRIBECA 70 51 View
CROSSTREK 42 1,453 View