2021 Subaru Ascent
2021 Subaru Ascent in NHTSA data: length 500 cm, curb weight 2,005–2,073 kg and 2 recall campaigns.
2021 Subaru Ascent at a glance
NHTSA lists 3 specification rows for the 2021 Subaru Ascent. Overall length is 500 cm (196.9 in), width 182 cm, height 193 cm and wheelbase 289 cm (113.8 in). Curb weight is 2,005–2,073 kg (4,420–4,570 lb). Against the 2020 model year NHTSA lists overall length 500 cm (2020: 500 cm) and curb weight 2,005–2,073 kg (2020: 2,005–2,073 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASCENT CONVENIENCE 4DR SUV | 500 cm196.9 in | 182 cm71.7 in | 193 cm76 in | 289 cm113.8 in | 2,005 kg4,420 lb |
| ASCENT LIMITED / PREMIER 4DR SUV | 500 cm196.9 in | 182 cm71.7 in | 193 cm76 in | 289 cm113.8 in | 2,073 kg4,570 lb |
| ASCENT TOURING 4DR SUV | 500 cm196.9 in | 182 cm71.7 in | 193 cm76 in | 289 cm113.8 in | 2,051 kg4,522 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2021 Subaru Ascent
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year, 1 of them with an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V436000 | 7 July 2026 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 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… |
| 22V907000 | 8 December 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles. The ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater may have been improperly fastened, which could result in melting of the ground terminal and surrounding components. NHTSA: park outside |
Other Ascent model years
Decode the VIN of a 2021 Subaru Ascent
Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.