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2023 Subaru Ascent recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 45
Latest campaign: Jul 7, 2026

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	1	Jul 7, 2026	26V436000
Power train	1	Sep 21, 2023	23V647000
Suspension	1	Jun 1, 2023	23V392000
Tires	1	Apr 7, 2023	23V258000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 7, 2026Latest campaign


Jul 7, 202626V436000	Equipment: other labels An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V436000 What's wrong 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." Risk 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V436000 · Jul 7, 2026
Sep 21, 202323V647000	Power train: driveline driveshaft Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V647000 What's wrong 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. Risk Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V647000 · Sep 21, 2023
Jun 1, 202323V392000	Suspension: front control arm Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V392000 What's wrong 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. Risk Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V392000 · Jun 1, 2023
Apr 7, 202323V258000	Tires A damaged tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V258000 What's wrong 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. Risk A damaged tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V258000 · Apr 7, 2023

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component45

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

45Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

4Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Service brakes	10	22	2	0	0
Unknown or other	8	18	1	0	2
Forward collision avoidance	7	16	1	0	2
Visibility/wiper	6	13	0	0	0
Tires	5	11	0	0	0
Electrical system	4	9	0	1	0
Power train	3	7	0	0	0
Engine	3	7	0	1	0
Vehicle speed control	3	7	2	0	0
Air bags	3	7	2	0	0
Lane departure	2	4	0	0	0
Seats	2	4	0	0	0
Wheels	2	4	0	0	0
Equipment	1	2	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	1	2	0	0	0

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Tires
“The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Ascent equipped with Falken Tires, Tire Line: Ziex ZE001 A/S, Tire Size: 245/50/R20 102H, DOT Number: [XXX] Contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the front wheels turned…”
Filed 09/17/2026 · ODI 11765023
Electrical system
“2024 Subaru Ascent – Intermittent Electrical / Ignition-Control Malfunction Vehicle: 2024 Subaru Ascent Mileage: Approximately 29,000 miles Chronology of Events August 19 Vehicle had been operating normally.”
Filed 09/08/2026 · ODI 11762923
Tires
“The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Ascent equipped with Falken Tires, Tire Line: ZIEX, Tire Size: 245/50/R20, DOT Number: 1R8KH DM2R 0323.”
Filed 08/18/2026 · ODI 11757791

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2023 Subaru Ascent recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Subaru Ascent have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Subaru Ascent. The most recent, 26V436000 (reported July 7, 2026), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Subaru Ascent?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 45 filed with NHTSA (22%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 Subaru Ascent?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Subaru dealer.

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