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2022 Subaru Ascent Recall List

2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Subaru Ascent, affecting other and electrical system. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Subaru dealer.

Recall campaigns
2
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
1
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Jul 7, 2026
Owner complaints
55

All 2022 Subaru Ascent recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 26V436000Jul 7, 2026Other541,237 vehicles

    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."

    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.

  2. NHTSA 22V907000Dec 8, 2022Electrical System271,694 vehiclesPark Outside

    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.

    Risk: A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire.

    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 should immediately stop operating the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the "Off" position. Dealers will replace the PTC heater ground bolts and if necessary, replace the ground wire and the connector holder, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-22.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Subaru Ascent have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2022 Subaru Ascent, covering other and electrical system.
Are 2022 Subaru Ascent recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2022 Subaru Ascent?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 26V436000, reported Jul 7, 2026, concerning the other.

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.