Recalls ·2024 Subaru Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD

2024 Subaru Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2024 Subaru Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD; the most frequently affected component is equipment — labels. Owners filed 50 complaints, most often about visibility. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2024 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints50
Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Equipment — LabelsCampaign 26V436000 · 07 Jul 2026

Problem: 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."

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Visibility19 · 48%
Visibility/wiper5 · 12%
Forward collision avoidance3 · 8%
Steering3 · 8%
Wheels3 · 8%
Back over prevention3 · 8%
Power train3 · 8%
Electrical system2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

202416
202516
20268

From owner complaints

Uncommanded maximum braking with simultaneous high-voltage and low-voltage shutdown. Vehicle is not safe in Florida with puddles or any types of ongoing obstructions vehicle shuts down in the middle of traffic if it perceives you do not match Google maps

Electrical system · Apr 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

When driving the side mirror on the driver’s side vibrates so much that it impairs the drivers ability to see anything in it. I have had the mirror replaced once and the replacement does the same thing. I was told by the dealership that it is a known issue without a solution.

Visibility · Jan 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Driver side mirror shakes so much while driving that it is totally unsafe. Rear view and passenger side mirrors are fine. No vibrations. I have had this problem from day one.

Visibility · Nov 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

My 2024 Subaru Ascent developed a recurring clunk/thump noise from the steering system during low-speed turning (10–15 mph) and when turning the wheel at a stop. The noise was present daily and worsened over time. I took the vehicle to two Subaru dealerships. Sterling Subaru dismissed the steering noise completely and…

Steering · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20222
20234
20241
20251

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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