2023 Subaru Ascentproblems, recalls & reliability

Most-reported problem areas

What owners of similar 2023 Subaru Ascent vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.

• UNKNOWN OR OTHER7 reports
• SERVICE BRAKES6 reports
• VISIBILITY/WIPER6 reports
• FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE3 reports
• TIRES3 reports
• WHEELS2 reports
• AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES2 reports
• SEATS2 reports
• VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1 reports
• POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1 reports

Recalls (4)

• POWER TRAIN23V647000

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.

• 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."

• TIRES23V258000

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles equipped with 20-inch wheels. The internal tire bead may have been damaged during the wheel mounting process.

• SUSPENSION23V392000

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles. The left or right front lower control arm may have an improperly tightened ball joint castle nut which can result in retention pin failure and separation of the ball joint from the lower control arm.

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