2022 Subaru Ascent: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings
The 2022 Subaru Ascent has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 55 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.
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The 2022 Subaru Ascent has 2 safety recall campaigns and 55 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Ascent had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.
Safety recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles. The ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater may have been improperly fastened, which could result in melting of the ground terminal and surrounding components.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
What owners complain about
The systems 2022 Subaru Ascent owners report most often to federal regulators:
NHTSA crash-test ratings
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Subaru Ascent have any recalls?
Yes. The 2022 Subaru Ascent has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.
What problems do 2022 Subaru Ascent owners report?
Owners have filed 55 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2022 Subaru Ascent, most often about the power train, service brakes, engine.
How do I check a specific Ascent's history?
Enter the 17-character VIN into Carchieve. You get the recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings shown here for that exact vehicle, plus full decoded specifications and a guided title and odometer check.
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