2024 Subaru Ascent problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior (22) · Visibility/Wiper (8) · Wheels (3)
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Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:other:labels 2026-07-07 · campaign 26V436000 · 541,237 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (229)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-05 · SubaruNet Announcement (M · Other
this announcement provides information on a new software update for the midtronics dss and dca machines.
Engine 2026-09-29 · 09-141-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure for customer concerns about hesitation, reduced acceleration, or lack of power when driving uphill or under heavy engine load.
Electrical System 2026-09-29 · 07-244-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides a repair procedure for increased dark current and unintended battery discharge that occurs in a small number of unique cases.
Power Train 2026-09-28 · SubaruNet Announcement (T · Other
this announcement provides information on an enhancement of the techshare cvt diagnostic assitance application.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-18 · 13-109-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-15 · SubaruNet Announcement (C · Other
this announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year subaru warranty coverages for wear items and adjustments.
Showing the 6 most recent of 229 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-22 · Suspension“components: suspension/alignment failed to maintain factory specs, destroying front inside tread. vehicle/tires available for inspection. safety risk: front tires worn to cords on inside edge, degrading traction and increasing blowout risk at highway speeds with family inside. america's tire officially deemed vehicle unsafe. confirmation: confirmed…”
2026-08-28 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings · 💥 crash“this vehicle was reversing, detected an obstacle and instead of stopping, it accelerated uncontrollably and then caused me to travelthrough the front yard of my house. even though the reverse automatic braking system detected the object the vehicle continued to accelerate. i then put the vehicle in drive and controlled the vehicle so it wouldn't …”
2026-08-26 · Unknown Or Other“while driving, shortly after starting the trip (after traveling approximately a quarter mile), i felt what seemed like a bite or an electric shock on my left ankle, at floor level. i immediately pulled over and stopped the vehicle. my sock had a burn/hole in it, and i sustained three distinct marks on my ankle. there were no dashboard warning light…”
2026-06-15 · Tires“i am submitting this complaint regarding the original-equipment falken ziex ze001 a/s 245/50r20 tires installed on two separate 2024 subaru ascents owned by my family. the vehicles were purchased approximately one month apart and are operated under similar new england driving conditions. both vehicles were equipped with identical factory-installed…”
2026-05-28 · Visibility/Wiper“while pulling up to a drive thru window the vehicle shuddered and the engine shut off. i lost all power steering and had to come to a stop, shift into park, then restart the engine. no check engine lights or warnings illuminated. there were no status messages to indicate what caused it to shut off. also the driver side mirror shakes a lot, just li…”
2026-05-27 · Visibility/Wiper“i am a current lessee of a 2024 subaru ascent. i leased this vehicle starting july 27, 2024. my lease ends on july 27, 2027. i live 60 miles away from the dealership and only did a test drive around town. the minute i got on the freeway after leaving the dealership the night i leased the vehicle, i noticed the drivers side mirror heavily vibrated a…”
2026-05-16 · Vehicle Speed Control“while cruising on a 2-lane road or a freeway, the vehicle will cross over the adjacent line, either left or right. this generally happens between 50 to 75 mph. the event happens either when cruise control is on or off. wind is not necessarily the problem. the solution requires one to take the necessary immediate steering correction. at times,…”
2026-05-10 · Power Train“on 9-may, 2026, the vehicle was driven during the morning with no warning lights or indication of component failure. vehicle was parked on the owner's driveway at approximately 13:00. approximately 15:40 i started the ascent’s engine, let it idle for about 60 seconds, buckled up and scanned dashboard and rearview mirror. no warning lights or any …”
2026-03-30 · Structure:body:hood“the hood acts like it is going to come loose whenever i : 1> meet a semi-truck on a two lane road. 2> if following a truck on interstate. 3> driving when windy. the flex in hood is very unnerving for fear it is going to blow off when in traffic. the body shop has adjusted latch today but did not correct the issue.…”
2025-12-04 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“uncommanded maximum braking with simultaneous high-voltage and low-voltage shutdown. vehicle is not safe in florida with puddles or any types of ongoing obstructions vehicle shuts down in the middle of traffic if it perceives you do not match google maps…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.