What is the fuel economy of a 2026 Subaru Ascent?

EPA figures for the 2026 Subaru Ascent reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2026 Subaru Ascent?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2026 Subaru Ascent. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2026 Subaru Ascent?

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA for the 2026 Subaru Ascent, most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle Speed Control. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Subaru · 2026

2026 Subaru Ascent

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic (AV-S8)	Regular	19	26	22	405

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 26V436000

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

2 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.