2025 Subaru Ascent recalls and problems

The 2025 Subaru Ascent has 1 recall and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is visibility.

How the 2025 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 8 Ascent model years — 7th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls

15complaints

2crashes

1fires

1injuries

22,000median miles

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

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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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

Unknown or other2

Forward Collision Avoidance1

Lane Departure1

Service Brakes1

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

2025 vs. other Subaru Ascent years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 Subaru Ascent have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2025 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 2025 Subaru Ascent?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention visibility (4), electrical system (2), engine (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.