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2021 Subaru Ascent Lane Departure Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Lane Departure complaints for the 2021 Subaru Ascent, 15% of its 102 total complaints for the year, the highest share of any Ascent model year in this area. No related recall exists. Median mileage at failure is 1,500 miles, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported.

Lane Departure complaints
15
15% of 102
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
1,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical lane departure system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the lane centering system pulls or jerks the vehicle abruptly to one side, sometimes crossing into an adjacent lane while passing another vehicle on the highway.
  • Several drivers describe the system as overly aggressive when paired with adaptive cruise control, with steering correction strong enough to almost cause a collision with vehicles in the next lane.
  • Some owners note the car wanders or drifts on the highway when lane centering is engaged, requiring constant manual correction to stay centered.
  • One owner reported the over-correction consistently pulled the vehicle left rather than right, and was told by a dealer this behavior was normal.
  • A few complaints mention sudden, violent steering movement toward oncoming traffic with no warning light illuminated, and the issue could not be replicated at the dealership.
  • One later complaint describes the vehicle pulling hard to the left on the highway even after an alignment was performed.

When 2021 Subaru Ascent lane departure system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 7, 2021, latest Jun 8, 2025.

2021 Subaru Ascent lane departure complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2021May 2021Oct 2021Mar 2022Nov 2022Apr 2024
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2021 to Jun 2025; peak Mar 2021 (3).

Lane Departure recalls for the 2021 Subaru Ascent

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Lane Departure complaints by Ascent model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20192 (0%)
  2. 20204 (1%)
  3. 202115 (15%)
  4. 20223 (5%)
  5. 20232 (4%)
  6. 20240 (0%)
  7. 20251 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Lane Departure complaints does the 2021 Subaru Ascent have?
NHTSA lists 15 Lane Departure complaints for the 2021 Ascent, which is 15% of the 102 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Subaru Ascent lane departure system?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this problem area on the 2021 Ascent.
Did the lane departure issue cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these complaints.
At what mileage do owners report the lane departure problem?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 1,500 miles.
Is the 2021 Ascent worse than other years for this issue?
Yes. Among Ascent model years, 2021 has the highest share of Lane Departure complaints at 15%, compared to 1% or less in most other years.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.