Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 5.5× | 1 | Electrical | Average |
| 2025 | 4 | −50% | 2 | Suspension | Good |
| 2024 | 14 | — | 2 | Collision Avoidance | Limited data |
| 2023 | 42 | — | 4 | Electrical | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Solterra year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Subaru Solterra problems
Latest Subaru Solterra recalls
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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wheels › 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.
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.
Wheels › 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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Subaru Solterra should you avoid?
None of the Subaru Solterra years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Subaru Solterra?
2025 has the fewest complaints compared with other Solterra years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Subaru Solterra problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (31), driver assistance (22) and speed control & acceleration (9). Electrical complaints peak in the 2023 model year.
How many recalls has the Subaru Solterra had?
5 recalls across 2023–2026. The model year with the most is 2023. See all Subaru Solterra recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.