2024 Subaru Ascent recalls and problems

The 2024 Subaru Ascent has 1 recall and 51 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is visibility.

2023 Subaru Ascent
Pictured: a 2023 model; the 2024 may differ in details. Photo: 2023 Subaru Ascent by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2024 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 8 Ascent model years — 5th most.

1recalls
51complaints
3crashes
0fires
1injuries
11,200median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Equipment

Jul 7, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V436000 · 541,237 vehicles

Problem: 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: An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Visibility31
Unknown or other5
Electrical System4
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Back Over Prevention3
Power Train3
Steering3
Wheels3
Engine2
Tires2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2024: 26 complaints2024262025: 16 complaints20252026: 9 complaints20269

2024 vs. other Subaru Ascent years

2019: 443 complaints20194432020: 325 complaints20202021: 106 complaints20212022: 56 complaints20222023: 47 complaints20232024: 51 complaints20242025: 15 complaints20252026: 5 complaints20265

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2024. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2024 Subaru Ascent have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2024 Subaru Ascent, the latest from Jul 7, 2026 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Subaru Ascent?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention visibility (31), unknown or other (5), electrical system (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.