Component Record

Subaru Ascent 2020 Steering Problems

2 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2020 Subaru Ascent - 1% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V954000Reported December 9, 2021 - 1,305 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on December 9, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 1,305 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System101 Visibility60 Power Train59 Unknown Or Other58 Engine30 Brakes26

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.