Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Subaru ascent has 10 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
10
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | I was driving and I got check engine light and all safety features disabled while I was in the freew... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Car has 82,000 miles, has been maintained and requires an engine replacement due to 'Sludge'. Readi... |
| Apr 29, 2025 | ENGINE | Unknown PCV valve failure caused catastrophic engine failure on interstate highway (70 mph speed lim... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local de... |
| Apr 20, 2024 | ENGINE | The battery died after two weeks of replacing it, later revealing the alternator failed. Parts are n... |
| Feb 23, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On Friday evening, February 23, 2024 , I pulled onto my driveway and came to a complete stop before... |
| Oct 8, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the accelerator peda... |
| May 9, 2022 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | We own a 2020 Subaru Ascent we purchased brand new. A few weeks ago we noticed a faint gasoline smel... |
| Sep 12, 2021 | ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | I recently bought my Subaru and I noticed the transmission would stall when going in to gear or chan... |
| Oct 5, 2019 | ENGINE | ODOMETER: 1,289 MILES VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET, DROVE 3 MILES AWAY FROM HOME. BATTERY... |