{"vehicle":{"id":"2020_subaru_ascent","year":2020,"make":"Subaru","model":"Ascent"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2026329","date":"2026-07-07","manufacturer":null,"component":"Label","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the compliance label lists an incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR). This could lead you to overload the vehicle, which could cause poor handling or a tire failure.\nNote: For the Forester model, this recall affects both gas and hybrid models. For the Crosstrek model, only the Crosstrek Hybrid model is affected.\n\nSafety Risk:\nPoor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nSubaru will mail a new compliance label to each owner. If you'd like help to install the label, you can contact a Subaru dealer to have it installed free of charge.","mfr_campaign":"WRH-26","units":28461,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["ASCENT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2026329"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"26V436000","date":"2026-07-07","manufacturer":"Subaru of America, Inc.","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS","summary":"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.\"","mfr_campaign":"WRH-26","units":541237,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["ASCENT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/26V436000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2024546","date":"2024-08-15","manufacturer":null,"component":"Label","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for \"Tires\", \"Rims\", \"Front\" and \"Rear\" appear in English only, when they should be listed as \"Tires/Pneus\", \"Rims/Jantes\", \"Front/Avant\" and \"Rear/Arriere\". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French.\n\nSafety Risk:\nThese small errors do not affect vehicle safety.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThis is not a recall. Subaru has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.","mfr_campaign":"WRZ-24","units":499490,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Inconsequential","match":"exact","models":["ASCENT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2024546"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022703","date":"2022-12-08","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the bolt for the ground terminal on the auxiliary heater may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the ground terminal and nearby parts could overheat and melt.\n\nSafety Risk:\nWiring that overheats and melts could create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nSubaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the PTC (positive temperature coefficient) heater ground bolt. The ground wire and the connector holder will be replaced, if necessary. Subaru advises not remote start your vehicle using Subaru Starlink Connected Services (if equipped) or an aftermarket remote starter (if installed). Subaru also advises not leave the vehicle running while unattended, and that you should park it outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.","mfr_campaign":"WRL-22","units":13954,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["ASCENT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2022703"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V907000","date":"2022-12-08","manufacturer":"Subaru of America, Inc.","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"WRL-22","units":271694,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":true,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["ASCENT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/22V907000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021745","date":"2021-12-10","manufacturer":null,"component":"Powertrain","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, a software problem in the transmission control unit (TCU) may cause the drive chain to slip or break. If this happens while the vehicle is in motion, there could be a loss of power to the wheels.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nSubaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the transmission chain guide and update the TCU. If necessary, the transmission assembly will be replaced.","mfr_campaign":"WRK-21","units":13034,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["ASCENT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021745"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021746","date":"2021-12-09","manufacturer":null,"component":"Steering","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the mounting holes for the tie rod ends were not manufactured correctly. As a result, the front tie rods may not fit properly. This could lead to damage during assembly and servicing. Over time, parts that do not fit correctly could separate and cause a loss of steering control.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nSubaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your car to a dealer to replace the left and right steering knuckles, tie rod ends, and related hardware.","mfr_campaign":"WRL-21","units":94,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["ASCENT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021746"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V955000","date":"2021-12-09","manufacturer":"Subaru of America, Inc.","component":"POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)","summary":"Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles.  A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.","mfr_campaign":"WRK-21","units":198255,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["ASCENT"],"built_from":"2018-02-22","built_to":"2020-07-20","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V955000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V954000","date":"2021-12-09","manufacturer":"Subaru of America, Inc.","component":"STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY","summary":"Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Ascent vehicles.  Due to an incorrect tapered hole in the housing, the front tie rod ends may not fit properly.  The improper fit can result in the tie rods and housings being deformed during assembly and service replacement if excessive torque is applied.","mfr_campaign":"WRL-21","units":1305,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["ASCENT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V954000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V587000","date":"2021-07-29","manufacturer":"Subaru of America, Inc.","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","summary":"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.  The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.","mfr_campaign":"WRG-21","units":175968,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["ASCENT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V587000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}