Model Year Problem Record

Subaru Ascent 2021 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2021 Subaru Ascent: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

104Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

6Complaints 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.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems25

Engine12

Fuel and Propulsion System2

Vehicle Speed Control2

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.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System18 complaints

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

Visibility18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 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.

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.

202126

202222

202314

202415

202512

202615

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.