2022 Subaru Ascent Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 56 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 seats of the 2022 Subaru Ascent, 2% of the 56 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 front driver seat cushion/seat cover is deteriorating and ripping at the front portion of the seat. While driving, I can feel road vibration and impacts through the driver seat much more than normal, and the seat no longer feels properly cushioned or supported. I am concerned this affects the driver seating position, comfort, and ability to maintain proper control, and it creates a distraction while driving. The failed component is the front driver seat cushion/seat cover and it is available for inspection upon request. …”
NHTSA complaint #11733857, filed 2026-04Related service bulletins
- 11024856Oct 23, 2025This bulletin announces the availability of new seat ventilation blower units which have been redesigned to address some cases of a vibration-type sound emitting from the blower…
- 11023508Sep 30, 2025This bulletin announces the availability of new seat ventilation blower units. This update is set to address some cases of a vibration-type sound emitting from the blower unit…
- 11021265Jul 29, 2025This bulletin announces the availability of new seat ventilation blower units.
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Subaru Ascent
14 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Subaru Ascent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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