2023 Subaru Ascent safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
4
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 3 report injuries (4 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2023 Subaru Ascent vehicles were involved in 2 fatal crashes with 1 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskThese vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating… · Jul 7, 2026
- Crash riskCenter support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the… · Sep 21, 2023
- Crash riskLeft or right front lower control arm may have an improperly tightened ball… · Jun 1, 2023
- Crash riskInternal tire bead may have been damaged during the wheel mounting process · Apr 7, 2023