KnownCarProblems2023 Subaru Ascent Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Subaru Ascent, most often about the brakes (22% of complaints). It is 6th of 8 Ascent model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2023 Subaru Ascent problems
Brakes
10 complaints · 22%Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 18%Driver assistance
8 complaints · 18%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, warning, adaptive cruise control.
Wheels and tires
7 complaints · 16%The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Ascent equipped with falken tires, tire line: ziex, tire size: 245/50/r20, dot number: 1r8kh dm2r 0323. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was rubber flying from the vehicle. The vehicle was driving to the shoulder of the road, and the driver became aware…
The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Ascent equipped with falken tires, tire line: ziex ze001 a/s, tire size: 245/50/r20 102h, dot number: [] contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the front wheels turned outward, the contact became aware that there was severe inner-edge tire wear with missing rubber on the…
Visibility and wipers
6 complaints · 13%Electrical
4 complaints · 9%Engine
3 complaints · 7%Air bags
3 complaints · 7%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Subaru Ascent recalls
Equipment: labels
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.
Full 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."
Transmission: driveshaft
Risk: Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full 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.
Suspension: lower arm
Risk: Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full 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.
Wheels and tires: tires
Risk: A damaged tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 Subaru Ascent
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Subaru Ascent?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (10 complaints); other or unspecified (8 complaints); driver assistance (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Subaru Ascent have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 7, 2026 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Subaru Ascent?
- It is 6th of 8 Ascent model years by number of complaints, with 45 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.