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Seat beltsPart report

2020 Subaru Ascent Seat belts Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 324 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seat belts of the 2020 Subaru Ascent, 0% of the 324 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated the passenger side front seat was unable to be extend far enough backwards for the seat belt to be used. The contact stated that due to his height and weight a standard seat belt was not adequate to securely fastened. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and no further assistance was provided. Failure mileage unknown. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11307685, filed 2020-02

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Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202111%
202010%
201920%

Other parts of the 2020 Subaru Ascent

Electrical system
101 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
60 complaints
Other or unknown
59 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
59 complaints
Engine
29 complaints
Brakes
26 complaints
Fuel system
14 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
12 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Subaru Ascent

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology