2019 Subaru Ascent recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Ascent vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, possibly resulting in the front portion of the driveshaft disconnecting.
💥 The risk
If the front end of the driveshaft separates, it can increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft assembly, including the center support brace, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUI-94.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V519000
- Manufacturer recall #
- WUI-94
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 166
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Owner phone
- 1-844-373-6614
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 26, 2019
- Built
- Jun 8, 2019 – Jun 11, 2019
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.safercar.gov.