Subaru Ascent — Label
High risk
Aug 15, 2024
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only,
Also affects: Subaru Outback, Subaru Tribeca, Subaru Forester, Subaru Xv Crosstrek, Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru Ascent — Powertrain
High risk
Sep 21, 2023
Model years: 2023
On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the driveshaft center support brace could loosen. If this happens, the front end of the driveshaft could separate.
Also affects: Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback
Subaru Ascent — Tires
High risk
Apr 10, 2023
Model years: 2023
On certain vehicles, the tires may have been damaged when they were mounted onto the rims in the factory. While you may not be able to see the damage, it could lead to a sudden tir
Subaru Ascent — Electrical
High risk
Dec 8, 2022
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, the bolt for the ground terminal on the auxiliary heater may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the ground terminal and nearby parts could overheat
Subaru Ascent — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 10, 2021
Model years: 2019, 2020
On certain vehicles, a software problem in the transmission control unit (TCU) may cause the drive chain to slip or break. If this happens while the vehicle is in motion, there cou
Also affects: Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback
Subaru Ascent — Steering
High risk
Dec 9, 2021
Model years: 2020
On certain vehicles, the mounting holes for the tie rod ends were not manufactured correctly. As a result, the front tie rods may not fit properly. This could lead to damage during
Subaru Ascent — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 29, 2021
Model years: 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could al
Also affects: Subaru Legacy, Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Forester, Subaru Brz, Subaru Impreza
Subaru Ascent — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 16, 2020
Model years: 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could al
Also affects: Subaru Outback, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy
Subaru Ascent — Engine
High risk
Dec 2, 2019
Model years: 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve could fail. If you continue to operate the vehicle after this happens, pieces of the PCV valve may enter
Also affects: Subaru Forester
Subaru Ascent — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 2, 2019
Model years: 2019
On certain vehicles, a hydraulic sensor in the transmission could malfunction. If this happens, the transmission may slip and cause vibrations or abnormal noises while driving. Thi