2024 Subaru Ascent: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
48
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
16.7
Severity index
Severity index 16.7 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 67 2024 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2024 Subaru Ascent ranks 59 of 67 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 12% of its model-year peers. See the full 2024 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | 23 | 47.9% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 8 | 16.7% |
| WHEELS | 4 | 8.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 8.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 6.2% |
| STEERING | 3 | 6.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 6.2% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 3 | 6.2% |
The single most-reported system is VISIBILITY, cited in 23 of 48 complaints (47.9%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 6 |
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.