# 2023 SUBARU ASCENT — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `2075322` · 2025-03-19 · Subaru of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** SUBARU
- **Model:** ASCENT
- **Year:** 2023
- **Manufacturer:** Subaru of America, Inc.
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## Narrative
The warning lights on the car flashed and the car shut down. I was on the highway. I called 911 and they told me to quickly and safely exit the car. Less than a minute later, the engine combusted and the car was engulfed in flames.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*