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Model year 2023 · Subaru

2023 Subaru Ascent recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Subaru Ascent. The most recent was reported on July 7, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: ASCENT.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Subaru Ascent, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V436000July 7, 2026Equipment › Other › Labels
23V647000September 21, 2023Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
23V392000June 1, 2023Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm
23V258000April 7, 2023Tires

Systems involved: Equipment (1) · Power Train (1) · Suspension (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V436000Manufacturer no. WRH-26

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
July 7, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
541,237 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ASCENT

Defect summary

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 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V436000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V647000Manufacturer no. WRN-23

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA
September 21, 2023
Owner notification
November 20, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,311 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ASCENT

Defect summary

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 risk

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V647000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V392000Manufacturer no. WRJ-23

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

Report received by NHTSA
June 1, 2023
Owner notification
June 27, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ASCENT

Defect summary

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 risk

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V392000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V258000Manufacturer no. WRH-23

Tires

Report received by NHTSA
April 7, 2023
Owner notification
May 5, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,409 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ASCENT

Defect summary

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 risk

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V258000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 8, 2026.