Model year
2023 Subaru Solterra
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 42 complaints for the 2023 Subaru Solterra (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 2 recalls marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (15), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (13), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (6). NHTSA rated the SUV AWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 102–104 MPGe combined and 30.9–32.1 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
25V744000 · Oct 30, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
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. A software error may cause the rearview…
25V577000 · Sep 4, 2025
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger system may become inoperative.
23V064000 · Feb 9, 2023
Do not driveWHEELS:HUB
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.
22V444000 · Jun 23, 2022
Do not driveWHEELS:HUB
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.
Complaints
42 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.116 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solterra AWD · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 114 | 94 | 104 | 30.9 | 228 | $700 |
| Solterra Limited/Touring AWD · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 111 | 93 | 102 | 32.1 | 222 | $700 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2023 Subaru Solterra at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.