2023 Subaru Ascent

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Equipment:other:labels

Recall Number: 

26V436000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

WRH-26

Number of vehicles affected: 

541237

Defect Description: 

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."

Defect Consequence: 

An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Power train:driveline:driveshaft

Recall Number: 

23V647000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

WRN-23

Number of vehicles affected: 

4311

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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.

Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm

Recall Number: 

23V392000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

WRJ-23

Number of vehicles affected: 

5

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

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.

Tires

Recall Number: 

23V258000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

WRH-23

Number of vehicles affected: 

4409

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

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.