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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2026 Subaru Ascent recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| Jul 7, 202626V436000 | Equipment: other labelsAn incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V436000
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Owner complaints by component3
NHTSA complaints data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking | 1 | 33 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages | 1 | 33 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 33 |
| Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal | 1 | 33 |
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
- Unknown or other
“My company FANCY S owns this 2026 Subaru Ascent, purchased new on XXX from Subaru of Glendale.”
- Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
“The contact owns a 2026 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle experienced phantom braking and independently came to an abrupt stop.”
- Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2026 Subaru Accent. The contact stated that there was a failure related to the brake pedal design.”
Other Subaru Ascent model years
- 20261 recall3 complaints
- 20251 recall15 complaints
- 20241 recall51 complaints
- 20234 recalls45 complaints
- 20222 recalls56 complaints
All Subaru Ascent recalls, 2019–2026 →
All years: 2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019
Other Subaru models
- 2026 Outback0 recalls20 complaints
- 2026 Forester4 recalls30 complaints
- 2026 Crosstrek3 recalls9 complaints
- 2026 Solterra1 recall17 complaints
- 2026 Uncharted0 recalls40 complaints
- 2026 Trailseeker0 recalls30 complaints
- 2024 Legacy0 recalls17 complaints
- 2024 Impreza2 recalls32 complaints
- 2024 WRX0 recalls14 complaints
- 2014 Tribeca4 recalls0 complaints
- 2006 Baja10 recalls24 complaints
- 2022 BRZ1 recall10 complaints
2026 Subaru Ascent recall questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Subaru Ascent have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2026 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 2026 Subaru Ascent?
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 3 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 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.
Recall guides
- What to do if your car has an open recallBooking the free repair, what the dealer can charge, loaners, parts delays and the 60-day rule in federal law.
- Are recalls free, and do they expire?The 15-year rule, the tire deadlines, second owners, out-of-warranty cars and what “free” actually covers.
- “Park outside” and “do not drive” recallsWhat the two strongest recall warnings mean, what to do the same day, and the newest campaigns that carry them.
- Recall reimbursement: getting paid back for a repairPaid for the fix before the recall? The eligibility window, the receipts you need and the 60-day answer rule.
Check a specific Subaru by VIN
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