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2019 Subaru Ascent

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
9
on record
MPG
23
combined

Heavily recalled

9 safety recalls on record. Confirm with the seller that every campaign has been completed.

Recalls9
Complaints433
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2019 Subaru Ascent

9 recalls
433 complaints
23 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
9
Owner complaints
433
Complaints citing a crash
10

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

9 Recalls on Record

1 of these is high-severity. Contact a dealer to verify these have been completed.

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Safety recalls

9 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 19V855000high

    Drivetrain issue

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Ascent vehicles. The transmission hydraulic sensor may inaccurately measure the hydraulic fluid pressure.

  • 21V955000high

    Drivetrain issue

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.

  • 21V587000high

    Fuel pump may fail

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

  • 20V218000high

    Fuel pump may fail

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.

  • 19V856000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.

  • 19V519000high

    Driveshaft bolt issue

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Ascent vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, possibly resulting in the front portion of the driveshaft disconnecting.

  • 18V508000high

    Body/structure issue

    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Subaru Ascent vehicles. These vehicles may be missing spot welds on, or around, the B-Pillar, compromising vehicle strength.

  • 22V907000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles. The ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater may have been improperly fastened, which could result in melting of the ground terminal and surrounding components.

  • 26V436000high

    Incorrect or missing label

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    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."

Consumer complaints

433 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

433
Total
10
Crashes
6
Fires
8
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ELECTRICAL139
  • ENGINE115
  • VISIBILITY78
  • OTHER35
  • BRAKES26

Notable Issues

433 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 8 reports involve injuries. 10 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)139
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)115
visibility issues (wipers, defrost, mirrors)78

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Drive type
All-Wheel Drive
Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (AV-S8)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

21

City

27

Hwy

23

Comb

Annual cost
$2,600
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

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Common problems

Subaru Ascent problems

1,003 owner complaints analysed

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Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 26V436000

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

  2. Recall

    Recall 22V907000

    A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire.

  3. Recall

    Recall 21V955000

    An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 21V587000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 20V218000

    If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.