2021 Subaru Ascent problems, recalls & reliability
Based on 100 NHTSA owner complaints, 2 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2021 Subaru Ascent vehicles.
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated only from the counted evidence below — not a guess, and not an opinion.
- Owner complaints — 100 NHTSA complaints on file-3
- Recalls — 2 recall campaigns for this model year-6
- Crash / fire reports — 3 crash reports and 1 fire report among complaints-1
- NCAP safety rating — 5-star overall government crash rating+10
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2021 Subaru Ascent vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
- POWER TRAIN15 reports
- VISIBILITY/WIPER13 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12 reports
- SERVICE BRAKES6 reports
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER6 reports
- STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE4 reports
- LANE DEPARTURE4 reports
- ENGINE4 reports
- STRUCTURE4 reports
- VISIBILITY3 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.
Crash-test ratings
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