Air Bag Problems of Subaru Ascent

Subaru Ascent owners have reported 21 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Subaru Ascent

The Air Bag problem

Was getting out the car the door shut car door and side curtain on drivers side and drivers seats airbag deployed. My children were in the car no injuries during event. But, could have depending on when the airbags would have deployed if not then. Please inspect.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

I was in an accident 11/29 at 9:45pm where I hit a cow. I was driving 55 on a straight highway that I'm very familiar with. The cow was standing in the entire lane of travel and I was able to veer into the other lane slightly and took the impact on the right side where I did not have any passengers.   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

The contact owned a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated while driving at 35 mph the contact crashed the vehicle with another vehicle head on. Upon impact no air bags were deployed and sos emergency did not work. 4 persons were injured in the impact which required medical attention.   Read details...

The Sensor Occupant Classification Front Passenger problem

The contact's wife owns a 2019 Subaru Ascent. The contact stated that the front passenger’s seat air bag sensor would intermittently fail to recognize his granddaughter seated in the passenger’s seat.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Airbag sensor fault.   Read details...




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