The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V258000·Announced 2023-04-07

2023 Subaru Ascent Tire Bead Damage Increases Crash Risk

Subaru is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles equipped with 20-inch wheels due to potential tire bead damage during manufacturing. The defect may cause sudden air pressure loss and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle component defect with no reported injuries or deaths. The hazard—sudden tire pressure loss leading to crash—is real but remains theoretical in consequence, with no crashes yet reported. Per the rubric, theoretical hazards without reported harm score at most 3.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Ascent vehicles equipped with 20-inch wheels. During the wheel mounting process, the internal tire bead may have been damaged, which could cause a sudden loss of air pressure and increase the risk of a crash.

Approximately 4,409 units of the 2023 Subaru Ascent are affected by this recall. Owners should contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614 to arrange for a free tire replacement.

Dealers will replace all four tires at no charge. Owners can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU ASCENT
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Tires / Wheels
Hazard
Affected units
4,409

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ASCENT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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