There are 2 owner-reported tires & wheels complaints for the 2020 Subaru Ascentin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
245/50/R20 i WAS DRIVING ON iNTERSTATE 35 GOING SOUTH BY ESKO, MN. WHEN THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE EXPLODED. THE WHOLE SIDEWALL CAME LOOSE AND THE TREAD WAS COMPLETELY LOOSE AND FLAPING AGAINS THE UNDERCARRIAGE.
Left front wheel bearing found on inspection at local service station to be failing. Defect has been repaired by Subaru dealer under warranty on 7/26/22.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026