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2020 SUBARU Ascent

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) • MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) • 1 inspections • 5 recalls • 50 complaints

Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.

Inspection ticket make differs from vPIC. Canonical identity below is from NHTSA vPIC (VIN decode). Roadside tickets for this VIN also listed: Trail King (1×) . Inspectors sometimes abbreviate or mistype equipment make; both sources are shown on linked inspection pages.
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5 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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View full inspection history (1 inspection)

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, in reverse-chronological order.

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Inspections
1
Carriers
1
Open recalls
5
Complaints
50

Vehicle identity

VIN
4S4WMAPD4L3437110
Model Year
2020
Make
SUBARU
Model
Ascent
Trim
Limited 7+ES+KA+M/R+NAVI+H/K
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC
WMI
4S4

Engine & Drivetrain

Cylinders
4
Displacement
2.4 L
Horsepower
260
Turbo
Yes
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Axles
2
Wheel Base
113.80
Wheels
4

Manufacturing

Plant City
LAFAYETTE
Plant State
INDIANA
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company
SIA
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 1, 2026

Active Safety
ABS
Standard
ESC
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Keep
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
TPMS
Direct
Adaptive Cruise
Standard
Rear Visibility
Standard

Carriers on this VIN

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Technical details (27)
CIB
Standard
EDR
Not Available
Note
ES : EyeSight, KA : Keyless Access, M/R : Moonroof NAVI : Navigation, H/K : Harman Kardon
Seats
8
CAN_AACN
Standard
Seat Rows
3
Park Assist
Not Available
Seat Belts All
Manual
Air Bag Loc Knee
Driver Seat Only
Air Bag Loc Side
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Keyless Ignition
Standard
Air Bag Loc Curtain
1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows
Steering Location
Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
Auto Reverse System
Standard
Active Safety Sys Note
Pre-Collision Throttle Management: Standard; Eyesight Assist /monitor: Standard; Rear Cross Traffic Alert: Standard; Reverse Automatic Braking: Standard; 180-degree front-view camera: Standard; LED Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH): Standard
Adaptive Driving Beam
Standard
Daytime Running Light
Standard
Dynamic Brake Support
Standard
Air Bag Loc Seat Cushion
Driver Seat Only
Rear Visibility System
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Other Restraint System Info
Front seat-mounted side air bag on seat backs
Lower Beam Headlamp Light Source
LED
Automatic Pedestrian Alerting Sound
Not Available
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching
Standard
Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available

Plates observed

From roadside inspections and reportable crash filings — not a DMV title history.

AL · A148472

Roadside inspections (1)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
84540232 Apr 30, 2025 THOMPSON TRACTOR CO INC 3

Recalls for this make/model/year (5)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
26V436000 EQUIPMENT
22V907000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
21V954000 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
21V955000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
21V587000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Complaints for this make/model/year (50)

Consumer safety complaints filed with NHTSA for vehicles like this one.

Complaint Component
2211090 SERVICE BRAKES
2211091 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
2211092 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
2209253 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2207112 ENGINE
2207113 POWER TRAIN
2207114 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2203290 POWER TRAIN
2203291 STEERING
2202872 SERVICE BRAKES
2198444 POWER TRAIN
2198445 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2193103 STRUCTURE:BODY
2193104 VISIBILITY/WIPER
2193105 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2190286 ENGINE
2190287 LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
2190288 BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
2184644 POWER TRAIN
2179206 ENGINE
2179207 POWER TRAIN
2176783 ENGINE
2175738 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2175739 POWER TRAIN
2175740 LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
2171046 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2165341 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2165393 POWER TRAIN
2162539 POWER TRAIN
2156863 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2146119 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2143433 SUSPENSION
2113771 ENGINE
2100480 SUSPENSION
2100062 POWER TRAIN
2100063 ENGINE
2090579 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2088421 POWER TRAIN
2079655 SEATS
2073446 SUSPENSION
2067212 POWER TRAIN
2061013 ENGINE
2061014 POWER TRAIN
2056071 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2049738 POWER TRAIN
2043760 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2040454 STRUCTURE:BODY
2032394 POWER TRAIN
2025307 POWER TRAIN
2025069 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Inspection history across all operators

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN. Includes inspections under different carriers if the truck has changed hands.

Date Carrier Violations
Apr 30, 2025 THOMPSON TRACTOR CO INC 3

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾
This VIN has been pulled into 1 roadside inspection on record with FMCSA. Each inspection shows the carrier operating the vehicle that day, the inspection level (1 through 6), the violations cited, and whether the vehicle or driver was placed out-of-service. The cross-carrier timeline tells you whether the vehicle has stayed with one operator or moved between fleets.
Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers? ▾
Inspection records show this VIN under one operating USDOT so far. That does not rule out other carriers before FMCSA started recording inspections for this VIN.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN? ▾
No out-of-service events are recorded for this VIN in the inspections shown. That said, individual violations may still have been cited without rising to an OOS order — open the inspection detail page to see the full violation list.
How do I see the full violation list for an inspection? ▾
Click the inspection date in the timeline above to open that inspection's detail page. The detail page lists every violation cited (FMCSR section, severity weight, OOS flag), the inspecting station, and the carrier's other inspections at that station and around that date.
What if this VIN has fewer inspections than I'd expect for its age? ▾
Roadside inspection volume varies a lot by vehicle use. A vehicle in high-mileage long-haul service is inspected more often than a vehicle in local or seasonal use. Inspections also depend on the routes, the carrier's safety profile (which can flag the carrier for more frequent inspection), and where the vehicle crosses scales. A low inspection count is not by itself a sign of anything wrong with the vehicle.
Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status? ▾
This VIN's make/model/year matches 5 open NHTSA recall campaigns. NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

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NHTSA

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