NHTSA model-year recall report

2021 Subaru Ascent Recalls

2 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

Urgent NHTSA instruction

Park Outside advisory found

1 campaign carries a Park Outside instruction. Read the highlighted campaign details below and confirm applicability to your VIN immediately.

Campaign 22V907000

NHTSA campaigns

Affected systems

Urgent advisories

Jul 7, 2026

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Subaru Ascent average of 3.1 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Electrical System › Wiring › Interior / Under Dash, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2021 Subaru Ascent recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 26V436000

Equipment › Other › Labels

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Jul 7, 2026

What is recalled

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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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 are expected to be mailed August 25, 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Park outside and away from structures

NHTSA campaign 22V907000

Electrical System › Wiring › Interior / Under Dash

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Dec 8, 2022

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to park their vehicle away from structures and to avoid leaving the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. An owner who notices or smells smoke coming from the dash or driver's footwell area should immediately stop operating the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the "Off" position. Dealers will replace the PTC heater ground bolts and if necessary, replace the ground wire and the connector holder, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-22.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Subaru Ascent model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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2021 Subaru Ascent recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Subaru Ascent have?

This verified dataset contains 2 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2021 Subaru Ascent. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2021 Subaru Ascent?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology