Model year
2026 Subaru Solterra
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 17 complaints for the 2026 Subaru Solterra (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (9), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (3). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 117–120 MPGe combined and 28.0–28.9 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $650, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
26V393000 · Jun 18, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Toyota BZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra battery electric vehicles. The electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the high voltage battery may experience a fault, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Complaints
17 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, 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.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV BEV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.116 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solterra 20 AWD · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 128 | 105 | 117 | 28.9 | 278 | $650 |
| Solterra AWD · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 131 | 109 | 120 | 28.0 | 288 | $650 |
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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 2026 Subaru Solterra at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.