2022 Subaru Ascent: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
55
Complaints
2
Recalls
6
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
6
Injuries
152.7
Severity index
Severity index 152.7 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 96 2022 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2022 Subaru Ascent ranks 10 of 96 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 90% of its model-year peers. See the full 2022 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 14 | 25.5% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 11 | 20.0% |
| ENGINE | 9 | 16.4% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 7 | 12.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | 10.9% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 5 | 9.1% |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 7.3% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 7.3% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 14 of 55 complaints (25.5%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 9 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 3.6x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V907000 | 08/12/2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles. The ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater may have been improperly fastened, which could result in melting of the ground terminal and surr |
| 26V436000 | 07/07/2026 | 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 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.