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Buying a used 2023 Subaru Ascent? Check these 4 recalls first

4 NHTSA recalls · 44 owner complaints on file

The 2023 Ascent's recalls differ from the earlier years: no heater-bolt recall, but a critical front suspension ball joint that may separate, tires possibly damaged during factory mounting, and driveshaft bolts that can loosen, shared with Outback, Legacy and Impreza. The weight-rating label recall carries over. Of 44 unverified NHTSA complaints, service brakes (10) leads, then unspecified (8), forward collision avoidance (7) and visibility/wiper (6). Four crashes, four injuries and one fire are reported.

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. Confirm the ball joint recall inspection or replacement was completed before any test drive
3. Ask whether the original factory tires were inspected or replaced under the tire recall, and check for sidewall damage
4. Have the driveshaft bolts checked for correct torque, and listen for driveline noise or vibration
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 2023 Subaru Ascent

What owners have reported to NHTSA

44 complaints filed for this model year, including 4 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 4 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• 2019
• 2020
• 2021
• 2022
• All Ascent recalls