Subaru · Ascent · 2025
2025 Subaru Ascent
0
Recalls
8
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2025 Subaru Ascent has no recalls and 8 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: unknown or other (2 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2025 Subaru Ascent page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is unknown or other with 2 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Subaru Ascent currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 8 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are unknown or other (2), structure,visibility/wiper,lane departure (1), visibility (1).
- Vehicle
- 2025 Subaru Ascent
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 8
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
17.0% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
8 totalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 27, 2026
While driving the passenger door window behind the driver burst, then began falling into the car. The safety issue would have occurred if one of my grandchildren were sitting there. Also, the startling event of it just bursting and possible causing a jerk in the car. The deale...
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ENGINE
CRASHFIREDec 20, 2025
I hit a deer on CA 395 north, my braking system worked and my air bags deployed, and then my engine immediately caught fire. I’m lucky i was able to get out of the car through a back door. Every police and fire who responded said they have never seen a car catch fire after hittin...
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TIRES
Nov 1, 2025
I own a 2025 Subaru Ascent Limited. At approximately 20,000 miles, one of the original tires (factory-installed) developed a straight split along the tread/shoulder area. The cut was very straight, almost like along a seam, and I could see metal/steel cords exposed through the op...
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STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER,LANE DEPARTURE
Jul 23, 2025
Driver side mirror vibrates making the view in the mirror blurry. The distorted picture causes confusion and safety hazard as it's very difficult to see in day and almost impossible at night. Vibrations are noticeable in the driver's side B pillar. According to the dealership, t...
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VISIBILITY
Jun 22, 2025
No particular incident happened, but the driver's side view mirror vibrates when moving especially at high speeds and/or bumpy roads. Worse at night as when you look, headlights in rear are shaking and make me dizzy and not look. The passengers side is nice and stable. Doesn't...
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VISIBILITY/WIPER
May 1, 2025
The drivers side mirror glass shakes while driving. Visibility in the mirror is extremely limited making it impossible to see vehicle approaching or to judge distance. After dark the mirror is useless.
VISIBILITY/WIPER,VISIBILITY
Mar 17, 2025
The driver side mirror is unusable. The mirror it self shakes so much while driving you cannot see anything clearly or safely.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 3, 2025
The driver side rearview mirror shakes and vibrates under normal driving conditions. This is distracting and nauseating to the driver. This is a safety issue because this mirror is used for checking for vehicles before changing lanes.
Showing 8 recent complaints from 8 total
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2025 Subaru models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Subaru Ascent have?
The 2025 Subaru Ascent has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2025 Subaru Ascent?
NHTSA has received 8 owner-reported complaints for the 2025 Subaru Ascent.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2025 Subaru Ascent?
The 2025 Subaru Ascent received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Subaru Ascent?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2025 Subaru Ascent are unknown or other (2 reports), structure,visibility/wiper,lane departure (1 reports), visibility (1 reports).
Does the 2025 Subaru Ascent have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2025 Subaru Ascent. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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