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Subaru Ascent 2019 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2019 Subaru Ascent: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

443Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
9Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
30Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

For each system: what owners reported, matched against the recalls on file for this model year. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System160 complaints

160 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V907000.

Power Train90 complaints

90 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 19V519000, 19V855000, 21V955000.

Visibility81 complaints

81 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other59 complaints

59 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine48 complaints

48 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V856000.

Brakes28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System16 complaints

16 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V218000, 21V587000.

Vehicle Structure12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V508000.

Suspension11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

18V508000Reported August 2, 2018 - 293 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on August 2, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 293 vehicles across all affected models.

19V519000Reported July 10, 2019 - 166 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on July 10, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 166 vehicles across all affected models.

19V855000Reported December 2, 2019 - 76,842 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 76,842 vehicles across all affected models.

19V856000Reported December 2, 2019 - 51,613 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 51,613 vehicles across all affected models.

20V218000Reported April 16, 2020 - 188,207 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on April 16, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 188,207 vehicles across all affected models.

21V587000Reported July 29, 2021 - 175,968 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 29, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 175,968 vehicles across all affected models.

21V955000Reported December 9, 2021 - 198,255 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 9, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 198,255 vehicles across all affected models.

22V907000Reported December 8, 2022 - 271,694 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on December 8, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 271,694 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory
26V436000Reported July 7, 2026 - 541,237 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 541,237 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20185
201957
2020113
2021106
202279
202336
202415
202515
202617
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.