Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
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Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V907000 |
Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles. The ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater may have been improperly fastened, which could result in melting of the ground terminal and surrounding components. |
Consequence | A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire. |
Remedy | Owners are advised to park their vehicle away from structures and to avoid leaving the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. An owner who notices or smells smoke coming from the dash or driver's footwell area should immediately stop operating the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the 'Off' position. Dealers will replace the PTC heater ground bolts and if necessary, replace the ground wire and the connector holder, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-22. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
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Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V587000 |
Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. |
Consequence | Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Remedy | Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT |
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Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20180222 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V955000 |
Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped. |
Consequence | An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash. |
Remedy | Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855. Vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall once available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-21. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) |
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Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20180222 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V856000 |
Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving. |
Consequence | An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash. |
Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the short block engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUW-08. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) |
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Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20180222 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V855000 |
Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Ascent vehicles. The transmission hydraulic sensor may inaccurately measure the hydraulic fluid pressure. |
Consequence | If the fluid pressure is measured higher than its actual value, the hydraulic pressure will be reduced. If this occurs, the transmission drive chain may not have the proper tension, resulting in a loss of drive power and an increased risk of a crash. |
Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control unit. The hydraulic sensor harness will be replaced on vehicles with certain stored diagnostic trouble codes. In addition, any vehicle confirmed to have experienced low drive chain tension will have the transmission assembly will be replaced. All repairs will be free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUV-07. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
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Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20180626 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V218000 |
Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative. |
Consequence | If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-20. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
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Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20180716 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V508000 |
Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Subaru Ascent vehicles. These vehicles may be missing spot welds on, or around, the B-Pillar, compromising vehicle strength. |
Consequence | In the event of a crash, the missing spot welds may compromise the vehicle's strength, increasing the risk of injury. |
Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to check for missing spot welds. If the welds are missing, the vehicle will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTU-80. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
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Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20190608 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V519000 |
Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Ascent vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, possibly resulting in the front portion of the driveshaft disconnecting. |
Consequence | If the front end of the driveshaft separates, it can increase the risk of a crash. |
Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft assembly, including the center support brace, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUI-94. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2019 Subaru Ascent Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2019 Subaru Ascent have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2019 Subaru Ascent has atleast 55 recalls.Q: What are the 2019 Subaru Ascent recalls?
A: The 2019 Subaru Ascent recalls include: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV), POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM), FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT.
A: Yes, the 2019 Subaru Ascent has atleast 55 recalls.Q: What are the 2019 Subaru Ascent recalls?
A: The 2019 Subaru Ascent recalls include: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV), POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM), FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT.