2024 Subaru Ascent recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 50
Latest campaign: Jul 7, 2026

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	1	Jul 7, 2026	26V436000

Safety recalls1

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

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

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 component50

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

50Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Visibility	23	46	0	0
Visibility/wiper	8	16	0	0
Unknown or other	5	10	1	1
Forward collision avoidance	4	8	3	0
Electrical system	4	8	1	1
Back over prevention	3	6	2	0
Power train	3	6	0	0
Steering	3	6	0	0
Wheels	3	6	0	0
Tires	2	4	0	0
Engine	2	4	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	4	0	0
Structure	1	2	0	0
Seats	1	2	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	2	0	0

2 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

Back over prevention
“This vehicle was reversing, detected an obstacle and instead of stopping, it accelerated uncontrollably and then caused me to travelthrough the front yard of my house.”
Filed 08/28/2026 · ODI 11760245
Electrical system
“While driving, shortly after starting the trip (after traveling approximately a quarter mile), I felt what seemed like a bite or an electric shock on my left ankle, at floor level.”
Filed 08/26/2026 · ODI 11759770
Tires
“I am submitting this complaint regarding the original-equipment Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S 245/50R20 tires installed on two separate 2024 Subaru Ascents owned by my family.”
Filed 06/15/2026 · ODI 11744250

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2024 Subaru Ascent recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru Ascent have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2024 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 2024 Subaru Ascent?

Visibility is the most-reported component, named in 23 complaints out of 50 filed with NHTSA (46%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 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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