2022 Subaru Ascent Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2022 Subaru Ascent, and owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2022 Subaru Ascent
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
-
Labels (equipment)
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…
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,…
-
Interior/under dash (electrical system) Park outside
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.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicle away from structures and to avoid leaving the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. An owner who notices or smells smoke coming from the dash or driver's footwell area…
55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2022 Subaru Ascent have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 43,075 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 19 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The front exhaust pipe on my 2022 Subaru Ascent cracked at approximately 77,800 miles. The component is available for inspection. Prior to diagnosis, I noticed a rattle/fluttering noise coming from th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 25, 2026 · Engine
“The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assis”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 24, 2026 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2022 Subaru Ascent (Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20–21 / 26–27 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S8) |
Compare Subaru Ascent model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Subaru Ascent model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Subaru Ascent | 9 | 441 |
| 2020 Subaru Ascent | 5 | 322 |
| 2021 Subaru Ascent | 2 | 102 |
| 2022 Subaru Ascent | 2 | 55 |
| 2023 Subaru Ascent | 4 | 45 |
| 2024 Subaru Ascent | 1 | 50 |
| 2025 Subaru Ascent | 1 | 15 |
| 2026 Subaru Ascent | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2022 Subaru Ascent
How do I know if my 2022 Subaru Ascent has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2022 Subaru Ascent; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Subaru dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 22V907000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Subaru models
- Outback9,756 complaints
- Forester6,498 complaints
- Legacy3,185 complaints
- Impreza2,651 complaints
- Crosstrek1,186 complaints
- WRX975 complaints
- Svx291 complaints
- Xv Crosstrek264 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.