Subaru recall: Steering
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Ascent vehicles. Due to an incorrect tapered hole in the housing, the front tie rod ends may not fit properly. The improper fit can result in the tie rods and housings being deformed during assembly and service replacement if excessive torque is applied.
What could happen
The tie rods may separate from the housing, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the left and right front tie rod ends and housings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-21.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Ascent 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V954000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Subaru Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 9, 2021
- Owners notified
- Feb 7, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,305
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- WRL-21
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Subaru recall: Equipment Jul 7, 2026
- Subaru recall: Power train Sep 21, 2023
- Subaru recall: Suspension Jun 1, 2023
- Subaru recall: Tires Apr 7, 2023
- Subaru recall: Electrical system Dec 8, 2022
- Subaru recall: Power train Dec 9, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.