NHTSA safety recalls
2023 Subaru Ascent Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Subaru Ascent. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2023 Subaru Ascent as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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26V436000Equipment · Other · Labels
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskAn incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeSubaru 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.
What was foundSubaru 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."
26V436000 at NHTSA23V647000Power Train · Driveline · Driveshaft
Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
The riskSeparation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRN-23.
What was foundSubaru 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.
23V647000 at NHTSA23V392000Suspension · Front · Control Arm · Lower Arm
Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskBall joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-23.
What was foundSubaru 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.
23V392000 at NHTSA23V258000Tires
A damaged tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskA damaged tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers will replace all four tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-23.
What was foundSubaru 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.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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