Vehicle Safety Hub
RecallsVIN LookupZero Recalls

Vehicle Safety Hub

Free vehicle safety data powered by NHTSA government records. Recalls, complaints, and reliability information for every car, truck, and SUV.

Browse by Make

  • Toyota
  • Honda
  • Ford
  • Chevrolet
  • Nissan
  • Hyundai
  • Kia
  • BMW
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Subaru

Tools

  • VIN Lookup
  • Recent Recalls
  • Compare Vehicles
  • Zero-Recall Vehicles

About

  • About
  • Methodology
  • Data Sources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2026 Vehicle Safety Hub. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any government agency.

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1. Home
  2. >Subaru
  3. >ascent
  4. >2020
  5. >Engine

2020 Subaru ascent Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Subaru ascent has 10 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2020 Subaru ascent

Electrical
98
Visibility
55
Powertrain
52
Other
51
Brakes
16
Engine
10
Structure
9
Suspension
7
Airbags
4
Lights
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 26, 2026ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTIONI was driving and I got check engine light and all safety features disabled while I was in the freew...
Feb 1, 2026ENGINECar has 82,000 miles, has been maintained and requires an engine replacement due to 'Sludge'. Readi...
Apr 29, 2025ENGINEUnknown PCV valve failure caused catastrophic engine failure on interstate highway (70 mph speed lim...
Oct 1, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2020 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local de...
Apr 20, 2024ENGINEThe battery died after two weeks of replacing it, later revealing the alternator failed. Parts are n...
Feb 23, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEOn Friday evening, February 23, 2024 , I pulled onto my driveway and came to a complete stop before...
Oct 8, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2020 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the accelerator peda...
May 9, 2022ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWe own a 2020 Subaru Ascent we purchased brand new. A few weeks ago we noticed a faint gasoline smel...
Sep 12, 2021ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPERI recently bought my Subaru and I noticed the transmission would stall when going in to gear or chan...
Oct 5, 2019ENGINEODOMETER: 1,289 MILES VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET, DROVE 3 MILES AWAY FROM HOME. BATTERY...

Explore More

2020 Subaru ascent Full Report→All Subaru Models→