2025 SUBARU ASCENT
1 recalls, 19 complaints - 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
Complaint Statistics
19 total complaints
2 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
AIR BAGS
Aug 17, 2026
Incident date: Jul 10, 2026
Was getting out the car the door shut car door and side curtain on drivers side and drivers seats airbag deployed. My children were in the car no injuries during event. But, could have depending on when the airbags would have deployed if not then. Please inspect. Had manufacturer come inspect and wa... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 23, 2026
Incident date: May 15, 2026
Catastrophic engine failure. Confirmed by GM dealer. No symptoms prior.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 26, 2026
Incident date: May 29, 2026
"What happened?
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 26, 2026
Incident date: May 29, 2026
"What happened?
Crash
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Jun 26, 2026
Incident date: May 29, 2026
The vehicle's automatic emergency braking (AEB) / forward collision avoidance system activates without cause and brings the vehicle to a sudden, complete stop in the middle of an intersection. This has occurred on at least two occasions. In each instance I was making a left turn at a four-way inters... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 25, 2026
Incident date: Jun 25, 2026
The vehicle advanced warning stystems are all failing. After multiple repair attempts this continues. Previously it resulted in failure where vehicle would not move due to advanced brake assist.
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Jun 3, 2026
Incident date: May 31, 2026
Steering "sticky". Intermittently steering feels stuck, resistant to during turns requiring extra force on steering wheel to break free both in low speed maneuvering and at highway speeds. Sticky steering associated by a soft clicking noise. Jim Coleman Honda of Clarksville MD checked the vehicle a... Read more
STEERING
Jun 3, 2026
Incident date: May 31, 2026
Steering "sticky". Intermittently steering feels stuck, resistant to during turns requiring extra force on steering wheel to break free both in low speed maneuvering and at highway speeds. Sticky steering associated by a soft clicking noise. Jim Coleman Honda of Clarksville MD checked the vehicle a... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 3, 2026
Incident date: Dec 30, 2025
The clock spring system failed, rendering all of the cars' steering wheel functions non-functional. The airbag light is on and the steering wheels airbag does not operate as well as the cars horn and auto cruise controls. The instrument cluster is malfunctioning as well. The safety risks associated ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 28, 2026
Incident date: Feb 27, 2026
On [XXX], my 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT caught fire while parked in my residential driveway at [XXX] . The vehicle had been started approximately 10 minutes earlier using the factory-installed remote start system. The vehicle was unattended at the time. My neighbor noticed the vehicle on fire ... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS
Dec 21, 2025
Incident date: Dec 20, 2025
There is a recall on this vehicle
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Dec 5, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2025
This is a Thor Scope RV built on the Promaster 1500 platform. The incident involves the Onan gasoline powered generator, which is directly connected to the fuel tank. Next to the generator in the fuel line, there is a small white inline fuel filter connected by the fuel hose going over a nipple on t... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Sep 12, 2025
Incident date: Feb 3, 2025
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Toyota Sienna. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 48,230. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 241,080.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 30, 2025
Incident date: Jul 23, 2025
Front passenger door stopped closing on the 10th of July without any warning so I am forced into driving with a partially closed door tied with rope and I see that multiple people have filed a complaint about the same problem.
ENGINE
Jul 30, 2025
Incident date: Jul 23, 2025
Excessive oil burning Burns an insane amount of oil every week, 2-3 quarts of oil has to be added every week. Started noticing slightly low oil a year ago wasn’t a lot but it has gotten worse.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Jul 30, 2025
Incident date: Jul 23, 2025
Driving home. Unexpectedly foward collision warning came on light never turned off even after a reset was done on the car
ENGINE
Jul 10, 2025
Incident date: May 1, 2025
The car keeps stalling and losing power while driving. There is no warning sign. Can cause accident if this keeps happening.Is not the first time.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
Jun 24, 2025
Incident date: Jun 22, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, on a rough road, the "Brake" warning light illuminated, then several warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 17, 2025
Incident date: Mar 17, 2025
My 2018 BMW X3 xdrive30i G01 series has been experiencing persistent overheating issues, even in cold temperatures as low as 40 degrees. The coolant reservoir boils vigorously while driving, but the temperature gauge does not indicate overheating, and no warning lights appear. The only alert display... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 SUBARU ASCENT
2025 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| 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
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2025 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.
SUBARU ASCENT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SUBARU ASCENT across all model years (2019, 2026).
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Total Recalls
1,347
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
47
Reported Crashes
10
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths