NHTSA Recall Check

2023 Subaru Ascent Recalls

NHTSA reports 3 open safety recalls for the 2023 Subaru Ascent. All recall repairs are free at any authorized Subaru dealer, regardless of mileage or ownership.

Open Recalls for the 2023 Subaru Ascent

23V258000Reported 07/04/2023

TIRES

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles equipped with 20-inch wheels. The internal tire bead may have been damaged during the wheel mounting process.

Consequence

A damaged tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace all four tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-23.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V258000 via nhtsa.gov/recalls

23V392000Reported 01/06/2023

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles. The left or right front lower control arm may have an improperly tightened ball joint castle nut which can result in retention pin failure and separation of the ball joint from the lower control arm.

Consequence

Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-23.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V392000 via nhtsa.gov/recalls

23V647000Reported 21/09/2023

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.

Consequence

Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRN-23.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V647000 via nhtsa.gov/recalls

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How to Get a Recall Repaired

  1. Confirm the recall applies to your specific Subaru Ascent by checking the VIN above.
  2. Note the NHTSA campaign number from the recall details.
  3. Call any authorized Subaru dealer and reference the campaign number.
  4. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the dealer must perform the recall remedy at no cost regardless of vehicle age or owner.
  5. Bring the vehicle to the appointment. Most recall repairs take 1-3 hours; some require parts to be ordered first.

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