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2020 Subaru Ascent recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Subaru Ascent — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on July 7, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: ASCENT.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Subaru Ascent, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V436000July 7, 2026Equipment › Other › Labels
22V907000December 8, 2022Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under DashPark outside
21V955000December 9, 2021Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)
21V954000December 9, 2021Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly
21V587000July 29, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Equipment (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Power Train (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V436000Manufacturer no. WRH-26

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
July 7, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
541,237 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ASCENT

Defect 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."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V436000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V907000Manufacturer no. WRL-22

Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
December 8, 2022
Owner notification
January 25, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
271,694 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ASCENT

Defect 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.

Safety risk

A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park their vehicle away from structures and to avoid leaving the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. An owner who notices or smells smoke coming from the dash or driver's footwell area should immediately stop operating the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the "Off" position. Dealers will replace the PTC heater ground bolts and if necessary, replace the ground wire and the connector holder, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-22.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V907000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V955000Manufacturer no. WRK-21

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Report received by NHTSA
December 9, 2021
Owner notification
August 19, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
198,255 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Subaru Ascent
February 22, 2018 – July 20, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record
ASCENT

Components: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm); Power Train › Driveline › Chain/Belt

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855. Vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall once available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-21.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V955000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V954000Manufacturer no. WRL-21

Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
December 9, 2021
Owner notification
February 7, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,305 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ASCENT

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the left and right front tie rod ends and housings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-21.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V954000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V587000Manufacturer no. WRG-21

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
July 29, 2021
Owner notification
September 24, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
175,968 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ASCENT

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V587000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 8, 2026.