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2023 SUBARU Ascent

4 recalls Risk Grade: D Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #23V647000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRN-23.
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High Priority #23V392000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-23.
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High Priority #23V258000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

TIRES

Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
A damaged tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace all four tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-23.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Low Priority #26V436000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
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."
Risk if Unfixed
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 27, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall risk grade for the 2023 SUBARU Ascent?

The 2023 SUBARU Ascent has a risk grade of D. This grade is calculated from 4 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).

How many safety recalls does the 2023 SUBARU Ascent have?

The 2023 SUBARU Ascent has 4 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.

What is the most severe recall for the 2023 SUBARU Ascent?

The most severe recall for the 2023 SUBARU Ascent is classified as critical. This indicates a life-threatening safety issue that should be addressed promptly.

Is the 2023 SUBARU Ascent safe to drive?

This model year has 4 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT recall for the 2023 SUBARU Ascent? (Campaign #23V647000)

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. Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRN-23.

What is the SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM recall for the 2023 SUBARU Ascent? (Campaign #23V392000)

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. Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-23.

What is the TIRES recall for the 2023 SUBARU Ascent? (Campaign #23V258000)

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. A damaged tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace all four tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-23.

What is the EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS recall for the 2023 SUBARU Ascent? (Campaign #26V436000)

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." An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 27, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26.