2025 Subaru Ascent Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ascent years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Subaru Ascent. That ranks 7th out of 8 Ascent model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 13%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 Subaru Ascent problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | 22,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Subaru Ascent recalls (1)
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Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."
Risk: An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 27, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owned a 2025 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking spot with a foot on the brake pedal, the engine suddenly revved loudly and unintendedly accelerated. The vehicle crashed into a pole head-on and came to a stop. The vehicle was towed from the scene and was…
Was getting out the car the door shut car door and side curtain on drivers side and drivers seats airbag deployed. My children were in the car no injuries during event. But, could have depending on when the airbags would have deployed if not then. Please inspect. Had manufacturer come inspect and…
2025 Subaru Ascent has a popping noise randomly usually when turning left. Dealership services can not find the source.
The car will spontaneously brake for no reason while driving forward and reverse. The steering wheel will spontaneously steer you out of the lane. The doors will lock while you are in the car and you can't get out for about 30 seconds. The deck door will come down on you unexpectedly while loading…
Traveling in my 2025 Subaru Ascent with cruise control set at 50mph. Bright sunny day, no shadows on the road and no vehicles in front of me. My vehicle slammed on the brakes out of nowhere. Held deceleration about 5-7 seconds and then resumed cruising speed. The road I was on is generally busy. I…
Other Subaru Ascent years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ascent | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 15 | 1 |
| 2024 Ascent | 50 | 1 |
| 2023 Ascent | 45 | 4 |
| 2022 Ascent | 56 | 2 |
| 2021 Ascent | 103 | 2 |
| 2020 Ascent | 322 | 5 |
| 2019 Ascent | 442 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Subaru Ascent?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Subaru Ascent?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 Subaru Ascent a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ascent model years, the 2025 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.