Recalls ·2025 Subaru Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD

2025 Subaru Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Subaru Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD; the most frequently affected component is equipment — labels. Owners filed 15 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2025 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints15
Crashes reported2in stored complaints
Fires reported1in 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 15 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine2 · 13%
Unknown or other2 · 13%
Structure2 · 13%
Visibility/wiper2 · 13%
Steering2 · 13%
Electrical system2 · 13%
Visibility2 · 13%
Tires1 · 7%

When complaints were filed

20257
20268

From owner complaints

I hit a deer on CA 395 north, my braking system worked and my air bags deployed, and then my engine immediately caught fire. I’m lucky i was able to get out of the car through a back door. Every police and fire who responded said they have never seen a car catch fire after hitting a deer and i should report a vehicle…

Engine · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

I own a 2025 Subaru Ascent Limited. At approximately 20,000 miles, one of the original tires (factory-installed) developed a straight split along the tread/shoulder area. The cut was very straight, almost like along a seam, and I could see metal/steel cords exposed through the opening. There was no major impact, curb…

Tires · May 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owned a 2025 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking spot with a foot on the brake pedal, the engine suddenly revved loudly and unintendedly accelerated. The vehicle crashed into a pole head-on and came to a stop. The vehicle was towed from the scene and was deemed a total loss.…

Vehicle speed control · Sep 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

The driver side rearview mirror shakes and vibrates under normal driving conditions. This is distracting and nauseating to the driver. This is a safety issue because this mirror is used for checking for vehicles before changing lanes.

Unknown or other · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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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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