2023 Subaru Ascent Airbags Problems

Your car accelerated on its own while you were braking slowly to park (1-2 mph), causing you to lose control and crash into an apartment building. The automatic emergency braking system did not activate, and the airbags did not deploy despite the collision. A police report was filed, and both your vehicle and the building sustained significant damage.

Your vehicle experienced sudden, unintended acceleration without you pressing the gas pedal, and the brakes didn't stop it as expected. The car crashed through your garage, and you couldn't regain control despite attempting to brake. No warning lights appeared before this happened. This defect affects the vehicle's speed control and braking systems, creating a serious safety risk.

(1) PASSENGER seat airbag status light has been and still is intermittent. This fact is documented with dated pics attached. (4/4/23 and 8/6/23) (2) When the passenger airbag light is off, the airbag will not deploy putting my wife at serious risk. (She is the usual occupant at 98 lbs and 5ft 3inch) (3) Problem/issue has been observed and confirmed by local dealer. (4) Manufacturer has been advised of the issue and three attempts at resolution. (calibrating, seat bottom replacement, and software updating), see attached last service report. Note comment: "V E H I C L E I S PERFORMING AS DESIGNED" (5) There are no other warnings, messages, or symptoms other than the light intermittency. (6) Additionally, we drove a loaner car from dealer while problem resolution was attempted. See pic dated June 5. This vehicle showed similar behavior with airbag light. Draw your own conclusions.