2021 Subaru Ascent Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 2021 Subaru Ascent, 1% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 2021 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that while making a left turn at approximately 5-10 MPH, another vehicle ran a red light and crashed into the front passenger's side bumper. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's chest struck the steering wheel, resulting in a fractured sternum. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was first towed to the police impound lot, then to a body shop. The dealer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. …”
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Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Subaru Ascent
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsLane departure
15 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Subaru Ascent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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