2026 Subaru Ascent Problems, Recalls & Reliability
2 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2026 Subaru Ascent, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 0/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2026 sits among all Ascent years
What owners report
Recalls (1)
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…
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 are…
Technical service bulletins
36 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2026 Subaru Ascent. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2026 Ascent TSB list →
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2026 Subaru Ascent reliable?
The 2026 Subaru Ascent drew 2 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 0/100, scored against the model's worst year (2019).
Does the 2026 Subaru Ascent have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2026 Subaru Ascent. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.