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
- 42
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
38% of complaints
Complaints per year
2023: 42 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 17 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
38% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.
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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, 2023-08-14
Also filed under Vehicle speed control and service brakes
November 1, 2024 (46,750 Miles): Vehicle suffered an initial internal high-voltage electric A/C compressor meltdown (Diagnostic Trouble Code B14721C).
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-30
Also filed under Visibility/wiper
Forward collision avoidance
29% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
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We hit a stationary deer at night.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-20
Also filed under Exterior lighting
Vehicle speed control
14% · 6 reportsService brakes
14% · 6 reportsPower train
14% · 6 reportsSafety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2022-11-30Wheels22V444000 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.
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2023-02-21Wheels23V064000 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.
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2025-10-17Visibility25V577000 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.
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2025-12-05Back over prevention25V744000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Subaru Solterra — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V444000 · Wheels
- Recall 23V064000 · Wheels
- Recall 25V577000 · Visibility
- Recall 25V744000 · Back over prevention
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 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Subaru Solterra have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.