Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2019 Subaru Ascent has 21 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
21
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 12, 2026
19V856000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2024 | ENGINE | The Y pipe that connects the exhaust from the engine to the turbo charger, has cracks from poor weld... |
| Dec 6, 2023 | ENGINE | During an inspection at the dealership in December 2023, the tech found the oil pan to be leaking. I... |
| Sep 2, 2023 | ENGINE | Clouds of smoke at startup scince car was new. |
| Jul 29, 2023 | ENGINE | Battery draining problem |
| Jan 20, 2022 | ENGINE | Transmission slipping especially while climbing an incline though it’s happened while on flat surfac... |
| Dec 15, 2021 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | They have not have remedy for a long time! |
| Oct 1, 2021 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Trying to pass an 18-wheeler on PA Turnpike. Weather 68-degrees, sunny day, no precipitation. When... |
| Jul 21, 2021 | ENGINE | Huge plumes of smoke on startup. Complained to the service department on multiple occasions and even... |
| May 28, 2021 | ENGINE | Driving from Tehachapi, CA toward Las Vegas towing our camper at about 45-50 mph, we started hearing... |
| Dec 1, 2020 | ENGINE | THE ENGINE KEEPS STUTTERING WHEN DRIVING AND SLOWING DOWN TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. COUPLE OF TIME... |
| Nov 20, 2020 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle smokes when starting it. A lot of white smoke that can fill a parking lot. The smoke has ... |
| Oct 10, 2020 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that while the engine was idling, exhaust ... |
| Oct 10, 2020 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED (ACCORDING TO THE DEALER) BASED ON THE MOST RECENT RECALL. HOWEVER NOW IT ... |
| Sep 5, 2020 | ENGINE | VEHICLE BLOWS OUT WHITE SMOKE UPON START UP, THIS IS A HIT AND MISS PROBLEM. THIS IS AFTER THE VEHIC... |
| Aug 18, 2020 | ENGINE | MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A NEW SUBARU ASCENT IN FEBRUARY OF LAST YEAR. SINCE THEN INTERMITTENTLY T... |
| Mar 3, 2020 | ENGINE | CAR SHAKES WHEN IT IS NOT IN MOTION. WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED ON THE ROAD, OR BRAKES ARE ENGAGED THE ... |
| Dec 23, 2019 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FRESH FUEL SMELL FROM THE VEHICLE (ENTERING THE CABIN WHILE DRIVING AND UPON PARKING). UPON ARRIVING... |
| Jul 23, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU ASCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10... |
| Apr 26, 2019 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | DARK GRAY-BLUE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST ON START-UP, LASTING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. LARGE PLUMES WITH S... |
| Apr 25, 2019 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | RAW GAS SMELL WHEN VEHICLE IS AT IDLE OR AFTER BEING DRIVEN FOR A BIT AND PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE... |