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2023 Subaru Ascent

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

3 current

Combined

11L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,410

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Label

Transport Canada recall 2026329 · manufacturer campaign WRH-26

7 July 2026

Transport Canada lists: Ascent 2019–2025 · Crosstrek 2026 · Forester 2025–2026

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the compliance label lists an incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR). This could lead you to overload the vehicle, which could cause poor handling or a tire failure. Note: For the Forester model, this recall affects both gas and hybrid models. For the Crosstrek model, only the Crosstrek Hybrid model is affected.

Why it matters

Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will mail a new compliance label to each owner. If you'd like help to install the label, you can contact a Subaru dealer to have it installed free of charge.

28,461 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2023521 · manufacturer campaign WRN-23

21 September 2023

Transport Canada lists: Ascent 2023 · Impreza 2023 · Legacy 2023 · Outback 2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the driveshaft center support brace could loosen. If this happens, the front end of the driveshaft could separate.

Why it matters

A driveshaft that separates could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to clean the bolt mounting surfaces for the driveshaft center support brace and install new bolts.

202 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Tires

Transport Canada recall 2023211 · manufacturer campaign WRH-23

10 April 2023

Transport Canada lists: Ascent 2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the tires may have been damaged when they were mounted onto the rims in the factory. While you may not be able to see the damage, it could lead to a sudden tire failure. Note: This recall only affects factory-installed all-season tires on 20" wheels.

Why it matters

A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the original equipment all-season tires. Subaru recommends that if the vehicle is equipped with winter tires, you should not re-install the original all-season tires, and contact your local dealer.

201 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 62% of 193 2023 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
256 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2023 Subaru Ascent have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2023 Subaru Ascent. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2023 Subaru Ascent get?
NRCan rates the 2023 Subaru Ascent at 11 L/100 km combined, emitting 256 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2023 Subaru Ascent for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,410 in fuel, producing roughly 5,082 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.