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US recalls (1)
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Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."
Risk and remedy
Risk: An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 27, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26.
Owner complaints (3)
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Subaru Ascent. Among 8 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 56).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Subaru Ascent.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 SUBARU ASCENT SUV N/A AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Subaru Ascent version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Ascent 2.4 L Automatic (AV-S8) | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD 2.4 L Automatic (AV-S8) | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.