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Buying a used 2022 Subaru Ascent? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2022 Ascent carries the same two recalls as 2021: the critical heater ground bolt, with its park-outside advisory until repaired, and an incorrect weight-rating label. Complaint volume is lower at 55 unverified NHTSA reports, but those include 6 crashes, 6 injuries and 2 fires, a higher share of serious outcomes than the higher-volume earlier years. Power train (14) and service brakes (11) lead the complaint areas, with engine (9) and visibility/wiper (7) behind.
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 heater ground bolt recall is closed and look for any heater or burning-smell history in service records
- Have the brakes inspected and note any pedal or ABS oddities on the test drive, given service brakes is a top complaint area
- Ask about transmission or drivetrain repairs, the largest reported complaint area for this year
- 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 2022 Subaru Ascent
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Ascent heater ground bolt may overheat and melt · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Subaru Ascent and Forester have wrong weight-rating labels | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
55 complaints filed for this model year, including 6 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 6 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 14 | None found |
| Brakes | 11 | None found |
| Engine | 9 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 7 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 5 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 4 | None found |