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2025 Subaru AscentProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2025 Subaru Ascent, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Subaru Ascent has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Visibility/wiper
2Electrical system
2Engine1 crash/fire/injury
2Steering
2Structure
2Visibility
1Vehicle speed control
1Tires
1Forward collision avoidance
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2025 Subaru Ascent recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Subaru.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other Ascent year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Ascent median. How we score
'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Subaru Ascent safety ratings
2025 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Ascent owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Driver side mirror vibrates making the view in the mirror blurry. The distorted picture causes confusion and safety hazard as it's very difficult to see in day and almost impossible at night. Vibrations are noticeable in the driver's side B pillar. According to the dealership, this is related to…
The drivers side mirror glass shakes while driving. Visibility in the mirror is extremely limited making it impossible to see vehicle approaching or to judge distance. After dark the mirror is useless.
Own a 2025 Ascent?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.