2023 Subaru Solterra
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 10 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
31% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file.
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Subaru Solterra - Sudden unexpected acceleration with no ability to brake or steer. Message appeared "System Malfunction" Crashed into woods; small trees slowed and stopped car; airbags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230814
15% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.
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Subaru Solterra - Sudden unexpected acceleration with no ability to brake or steer. Message appeared "System Malfunction" Crashed into woods; small trees slowed and stopped car; airbags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230814
15% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.
15% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 6 distinct reports on file.
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We hit a stationary deer at night.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231220
13% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file.
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Subaru Solterra - Sudden unexpected acceleration with no ability to brake or steer. Message appeared "System Malfunction" Crashed into woods; small trees slowed and stopped car; airbags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230814
SAFETY TIMELINE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Subaru Solterra and Toyota BZ4X vehicles. The hub bolts on the wheels may loosen, causing a wheel to detach from the vehicle after low-mileage use.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they are repaired. Dealers will replace the hub bolts and wheels, free of charge. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 27, 2022.
Campaign 22V444000 — check if this car was fixed
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Solterra vehicles. Improperly tightened hub bolts may loosen and cause the wheels to detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been completed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the hub bolts, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to mailed March 1, 2023.
Campaign 23V064000 — check if this car was fixed
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will update the HVAC control ECU software, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the electrical compressor, and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025.
Campaign 25V577000 — check if this car was fixed
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06.
Campaign 25V744000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2023 Subaru Solterra — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 22V444000 (wheels) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V064000 (wheels) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V577000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V744000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2023 Subaru Solterra reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Subaru Solterra?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Subaru Solterra have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.