- Safety
- 5
- of 5 stars
- Recalls
- 4
- on record
- MPG
- 22
- combined
Open recalls on record
4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.
Vehicle Summary
2023 Subaru Ascent
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 40
- Complaints citing a crash
- 4
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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
4 Recalls on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
4 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.
- 23V258000high
Tire/wheel issue
TIRES
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.
- 23V392000high
Suspension issue
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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.
- 23V647000high
Driveshaft bolt issue
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
- 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
40 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 40
- Total
- 4
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
Most reported components
- OTHER10
- BRAKES7
- VISIBILITY6
- WHEELS/TIRES5
- ENGINE4
Notable Issues
40 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 4 reports involve injuries. 4 reports involve a crash.
Most reported problems
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- SUV
- Drive type
- FWD
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
Fuel economy
20
City
26
Hwy
22
Comb
- Annual cost
- $2,750
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
NHTSA crash ratings
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Explore related
Systems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A damaged tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.