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Buying a used 2020 Subaru Ascent? Check these 5 recalls first

5 NHTSA recalls · 322 owner complaints on file · 1 park-outside

The 2020 Subaru Ascent has 5 recalls in this group. The cabin heater fire risk includes a park-outside instruction, while fuel pump failure, drive chain problems and possible front tie rod separation are the other mechanical concerns. The weight rating label entry addresses labeling. Its 322 owner complaints are unverified reports, including 101 electrical system, 58 power train and 49 visibility/wiper reports. The supplied record also lists 6 crashes, 1 fire and 5 injuries.

Before you buy

1. 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.
2. Verify heater recall completion and any outstanding park-outside instruction.
3. Request fuel pump, drive chain and front tie rod recall records.
4. Ask about electrical faults, transmission behavior and visibility/wiper repairs.
5. 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 2020 Subaru Ascent

What owners have reported to NHTSA

322 complaints filed for this model year, including 6 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 5 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2019
• 2021
• 2022
• 2023
• All Ascent recalls