Recall 22V907000: 2019–2022 Subaru Ascent

NHTSA flags this campaign with a park-outside advisory. Check your VIN right away and follow the manufacturer’s notice.

Report received

Dec 8, 2022

Manufacturer

Subaru of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

271,694vehicles

Model years

2019–2022

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles. The ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater may have been improperly fastened, which could result in melting of the ground terminal and surrounding components.

Possible consequence

A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park their vehicle away from structures and to avoid leaving the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. An owner who notices or smells smoke coming from the dash or driver's footwell area should immediately stop operating the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the "Off" position. Dealers will replace the PTC heater ground bolts and if necessary, replace the ground wire and the connector holder, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-22.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2019 Subaru Ascent443 complaints
• 2020 Subaru Ascent324 complaints
• 2021 Subaru Ascent104 complaints
• 2022 Subaru Ascent56 complaints