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2023 Subaru Ascent Recalls

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

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NHTSA campaigns

4

Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Jul 7, 2026

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is above 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 Tires, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2023 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

NHTSA campaign 23V647000

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Sep 21, 2023

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRN-23.

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

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 23V392000

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Jun 1, 2023

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-23.

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

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 23V258000

Tires

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Apr 7, 2023

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

A damaged tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace all four tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-23.

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

Campaign details

Other Subaru Ascent model years

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2023 Subaru Ascent recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Subaru Ascent have?

This verified dataset contains 4 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2023 Subaru Ascent. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2023 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