2022 Subaru Ascentproblems, recalls & reliability

Most-reported problem areas

What owners of similar 2022 Subaru Ascent vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.

• POWER TRAIN9 reports
• SERVICE BRAKES8 reports
• VISIBILITY/WIPER7 reports
• ENGINE5 reports
• AIR BAGS2 reports
• POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2 reports
• UNKNOWN OR OTHER2 reports
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1 reports
• FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE1 reports
• LANE DEPARTURE1 reports

Recalls (2)

• EQUIPMENT26V436000

  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."

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22V907000

  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 surrounding components.

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