Model year 2022 · Subaru

2022 Subaru Ascent recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 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.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2022 Subaru Ascent, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V436000	July 7, 2026	Equipment › Other › Labels
22V907000	December 8, 2022	Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under DashPark outside

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Equipment (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

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