2021 Subaru Ascent Recalls

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023

Q: Does the 2021 Subaru Ascent have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2021 Subaru Ascent has atleast 1 recall.

Q: What are the 2021 Subaru Ascent recalls?
A: The 2021 Subaru Ascent recalls include: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH