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Buying a used 2019 Subaru Ascent? Check these 9 recalls first
The 2019 Subaru Ascent has 9 recalls in this group. The cabin heater fire recall carries a park-outside instruction; missing body welds, driveshaft bolts, transmission pressure sensing, drive chain and fuel delivery issues also warrant documentation. The weight rating label recall concerns labeling. NHTSA lists 441 unverified owner complaints, with electrical system reports at 160, power train at 88 and visibility/wiper at 66. The complaint record includes 10 crashes, 6 fires and 8 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify heater recall completion and any outstanding park-outside instruction.
- Obtain VIN-specific weld, drivetrain and fuel pump recall records.
- Ask about electrical faults, transmission symptoms and visibility/wiper repairs.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Subaru dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Subaru Ascent
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Ascent Cabin Heater Fire Risk · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Subaru Ascent may be missing body spot welds | Structure | high |
| Subaru Ascent Driveshaft Bolts May Loosen | Power Train | high |
| Subaru Ascent Transmission Sensor May Misread Pressure | Power Train | high |
| Subaru Ascent, Crosstrek, Forester Power Loss Risk | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Subaru Vehicles May Have Fuel Pump Failure | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Subaru, Toyota 86 Fuel Pump May Fail | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Subaru Ascent, Legacy, Outback Drive Chain Risk | Power Train | high |
| Subaru Ascent and Forester have wrong weight rating label | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
441 complaints filed for this model year, including 10 mentioning a crash, 6 a fire and 8 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 160 | Yes |
| Power Train | 88 | Yes |
| Visibility And Wipers | 81 | None found |
| Engine | 47 | Yes |
| Brakes | 27 | None found |
| Fuel System | 16 | Yes |