2025 Subaru Ascent: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2025 Subaru Ascent: 1 recall, 15 owner complaints and up to 22 mpg combined.
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Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Equipment Vehicle recall #26V436000 · 2026 · 541,237 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: An incorrect gawr label May lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Visibility (wipers, glass) (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Visibility/Wiper (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Body & structure (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Other / unknown (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2025 Subaru Ascent has 15 owner complaints, ranking #7 of 8 Ascent model years for complaints (well below the 129 average). Complaints peaked in 2026 (8 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 0 years old, at a median of 22,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2024 (50 complaints, 1 recalls), 2026 (3 complaints, 1 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2025 Subaru Ascent have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2025 Subaru Ascent. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2025 Subaru Ascent problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are visibility (wipers, glass) (2), visibility/wiper (2), body & structure (2).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Subaru Ascent get?
EPA ratings run up to 22 mpg combined (2.4 L, Automatic (AV-S8)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2025 Subaru Ascent repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.