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2019 Subaru Ascent Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Subaru Ascent has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints filed with federal regulators. Owners whose Ascent has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

NHTSA recall campaigns (9)

Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
02/12/2019 · 19V855000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Ascent vehicles. The transmission hydraulic sensor may inaccurately measure the hydraulic fluid pressure.
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
09/12/2021 · 21V955000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely cla…
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
29/07/2021 · 21V587000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
16/04/2020 · 20V218000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
02/12/2019 · 19V856000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting …
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
10/07/2019 · 19V519000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Ascent vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, possibly resulting in the front portion of the driveshaft disconnecting.

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Ascent been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Ascent has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Subaru Ascent?

Federal complaint records show no significant complaint clusters for the 2019 Subaru Ascent at our last check.

How many recalls does the 2019 Subaru Ascent have?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2019 Subaru Ascent. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2019 Subaru Ascent a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Ascent has had warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

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All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.