Subaru Ascent
Repeated repairs on your Subaru Ascent? Explore your model year, federal records and your Maryland Lemon Law options.
Model-year searches
2022–2026
Reference year
2026
2026 recall campaigns
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NHTSA owner complaints as of 11/6/2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
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More Than a Recall Count
A model's reputation doesn't decide your case. The symptoms your vehicle has, the repairs attempted and the time you lost matter most.
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NHTSA records below refer to 2026 Subaru Ascent vehicles, not all model years or your specific VIN. Complaints are unverified reports. No records does not mean a vehicle is trouble-free.
2026 Ascent Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
Recall Notices for This Model Year
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · 26V436000
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."
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.
2026 Ascent Owner Reports
What owners reported to NHTSA, organized by vehicle component. Reports are not verified defects or proof that your vehicle has the same issue.
What Owners Reported
Complaint component counts; one complaint can mention multiple components. These are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL2
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING2
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES1
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
Build Your Ascent Repair File
- Dated repair orders with mileage and diagnosis
- Whether the same symptom returned after the repair
- Days unavailable, rental bills and dealer correspondence
- Purchase or lease contract and warranty documents
Does My Subaru Ascent Qualify?
A model's recall history cannot answer that question. Your repair attempts, when the problem was first reported and the vehicle-coverage rules in Maryland or D.C. matter. A lawyer can review those facts rather than relying on a model-wide rating.
If Lemon Law does not cover your circumstances, federal warranty or other consumer claims may be worth discussing. No remedy is guaranteed.
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