2023 Subaru Ascent problems, recalls & reliability
Based on 43 NHTSA owner complaints, 4 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2023 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 — 43 NHTSA complaints on file-1
- Recalls — 4 recall campaigns for this model year-12
- Crash / fire reports — 4 crash reports and 1 fire report among complaints-1
- Injuries / fatalities — 4 injuries and 0 deaths reported-1
- NCAP safety rating — 5-star overall government crash rating+10
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
- TIRES4 reports
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE3 reports
- AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES2 reports
- SEATS2 reports
- WHEELS2 reports
- STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES1 reports
- SUSPENSION,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.
Crash-test ratings
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