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2020 Subaru Ascent

5 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Repair when you can Labels

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

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 541,237 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V436000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Park outside Electrical system

A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire.

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles.

What to do: Park away from your house, garage or anything that could catch fire, until it is repaired.

Free repair · 271,694 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V907000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 198,255 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V955000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

The tie rods may separate from the housing, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Ascent vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1,305 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V954000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 175,968 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V587000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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