CarRecallWatchThe 2024 Subaru Ascent has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (23 reports).
2024 Subaru Ascent recalls
Incorrect Weight Label Can Lead to Overloading and Crash Risk
Certain Subaru Ascent and Forester vehicles were built with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label, so the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 for tire selection and rims.
Most common 2024 Subaru Ascent problems
Problem areas named in the 51 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 23 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 |
| Wheels | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
What owners report
COMPONENTS: Suspension/alignment failed to maintain factory specs, destroying front inside tread. Vehicle/tires available for inspection. SAFETY RISK: Front tires worn to cords on inside edge, degrading traction and increasing blowout risk at highway speeds with family inside. America's Tire officially deemed vehicle unsafe. CONFIRMATION: Confirmed in writing by America's Tire (Store 1063, Order 5093420914) on 10/16/2026. Tech refused rotation due to severe inside wear, writing it "could be due to alignment". Authorized Subaru dealer inspected but verbally deflected and refused to provide any written safety assessment. INSPECTION: Inspected by America's Tire and an authorized Subaru dealer.
THIS VEHICLE WAS REVERSING, DETECTED AN OBSTACLE AND INSTEAD OF STOPPING, IT ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY AND THEN CAUSED ME TO TRAVELTHROUGH THE FRONT YARD OF MY HOUSE. EVEN THOUGH THE REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM DETECTED THE OBJECT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I THEN PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND CONTROLLED THE VEHICLE SO IT WOULDN'T HIT ANYONE ON THE STREET OR MY HOUSE. THIS DID CAUSE A COLLISION IN MY FRONT YARD WITH A GAS LAMP POST AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HIT MY HOUSE. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE RAB DETECTING SYSTEM THAT FAILED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.
While driving, shortly after starting the trip (after traveling approximately a quarter mile), I felt what seemed like a bite or an electric shock on my left ankle, at floor level. I immediately pulled over and stopped the vehicle. My sock had a burn/hole in it, and I sustained three distinct marks on my ankle. There were no dashboard warning lights on before, during, or after the incident. This startled me while I was actively driving and could have caused a loss of vehicle control, particularly if it had occurred at higher speed or in traffic. The vehicle has since been inspected twice: once by the selling dealer's service department, and once by the manufacturer's own field specialists,
I am submitting this complaint regarding the original-equipment Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S 245/50R20 tires installed on two separate 2024 Subaru Ascents owned by my family. The vehicles were purchased approximately one month apart and are operated under similar New England driving conditions. Both vehicles were equipped with identical factory-installed Falken tires. Beginning at relatively low mileage, both vehicles exhibited substantially similar wet-weather traction concerns, including hydroplaning tendencies and reduced traction during rain. As tread depth decreased, traction in snow, slush, and icy conditions also deteriorated significantly. Both vehicles experienced loss-of-traction event
While pulling up to a drive thru window the vehicle shuddered and the engine shut off. I lost all power steering and had to come to a stop, shift into park, then restart the engine. No check engine lights or warnings illuminated. There were no status messages to indicate what caused it to shut off. Also the driver side mirror shakes a lot, just like all the other reports say.
2024 Subaru Ascent questions
Does the 2024 Subaru Ascent have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2024 Subaru Ascent: Incorrect Weight Label Can Lead to Overloading and Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Subaru Ascent?
Based on 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (23), Visibility/Wiper (8), Forward Collision Avoidance (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2024 Subaru Ascent has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.