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Buying a used 2019 Subaru Ascent? Check these 9 recalls first
Launch year of the Ascent, and the record is heavy. A critical recall for a heater ground bolt that may overheat and melt carries a park-outside instruction. Others cover missing spot welds near the B-pillar, driveshaft bolts that can loosen and separate, a transmission fault that can cost drive power, software that can break the chain, an engine valve that can break apart, and two fuel pump campaigns tied to stalling. NHTSA logged 441 complaints — 6 fires, 10 crashes, 8 injuries — led by electrical system and power train. Unverified.
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.
- Confirm the critical heater ground bolt recall was completed, since that one carries a park-outside warning
- Verify both fuel pump recalls and the transmission software campaign are closed, and ask about any stalling or loss of power
- Ask for service records covering the driveshaft bolt, engine valve, and B-pillar spot weld inspections
- 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 heater ground bolt may overheat and melt · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Subaru Ascent may be missing spot welds near B-pillar | Structure | high |
| Subaru Ascent driveshaft bolts can loosen and separate | Power Train | high |
| Subaru Ascent may lose drive power from transmission fault | Power Train | high |
| Subaru Ascent, Crosstrek, Forester engine valve can break apart | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Subaru fuel pump failure can stall Impreza, Outback, Legacy, Ascent | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Subaru, Toyota 86 fuel pump can quit while driving | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Subaru Ascent, Legacy, Outback Transmission Software Can Break Chain | Power Train | high |
| Subaru Ascent and Forester have wrong weight-rating labels | 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 |