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Subaru Ascent by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 9 model years of the Subaru Ascent (2019–2027). The 2027 model is rated 21–22 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 13 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Subaru Ascent years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Ascent | 2 | 21–22 mpg | — | — | 5/5 |
| 2026 Ascent | 2 | 21–22 mpg | 1 | 3 | 5/5 |
| 2025 Ascent | 2 | 21–22 mpg | 1 | 15 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Ascent | 2 | 21–22 mpg | 1 | 51 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Ascent | 2 | 21–22 mpg | 4 | 45 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Ascent | 2 | 22–23 mpg | 2 | 56 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Ascent | 2 | 22–23 mpg | 2 | 104 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Ascent | 2 | 22–23 mpg | 5 | 324 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Ascent | 2 | 22–23 mpg | 9 | 443 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Subaru Ascent recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Subaru Ascent year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V436000 — Equipment: Other: Labels, reported Jul 7, 2026; model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- 23V647000 — Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft, reported Sep 21, 2023; model years 2023
- 23V392000 — Suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower arm, reported Jun 1, 2023; model years 2023
- 23V258000 — Tires, reported Apr 7, 2023; model years 2023
- 22V907000 — Electrical system: Wiring: Interior/under dash, reported Dec 8, 2022; model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- 21V954000 — Steering: Linkages: Tie rod assembly, reported Dec 9, 2021; model years 2020
- 21V955000 — Power train: Driveline: Chain/belt, reported Dec 9, 2021; model years 2019, 2020
- 21V587000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Jul 29, 2021; model years 2019, 2020
- 20V218000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Apr 16, 2020; model years 2019
- 19V855000 — Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm), reported Dec 2, 2019; model years 2019
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 28, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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