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Subaru Ascent 2021 Electrical System Problems

18 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 2021 Subaru Ascent - 17% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage18 complaints

18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

22V907000Reported December 8, 2022 - 271,694 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on December 8, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 271,694 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems25Power Train20Visibility18Unknown Or Other16Engine12Brakes9
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.