2023 Subaru Solterra reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Subaru Solterra over 4 years — 8 per year. That is more complaints per year than the 2024 Solterra (5), the only other year on this site. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Display, Defroster and HVAC, and Hub.

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (9 of 25), then Electrical system (8) and Speed control (6). Those filings include 4 that report a crash.

Next to 2024

The 2024 Solterra has 14 complaints, 5 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2023 Subaru Solterra. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (4)

Recall back-over prevention, display 2025-10-30 · NHTSA campaign 25V744000

Summary 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 camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

Recall visibility, defroster and HVAC 2025-09-04 · NHTSA campaign 25V577000

Summary 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. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB07 and 25TA07. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB04 and 25LA04. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-25.

Recall wheels, hub 2023-02-09 · NHTSA campaign 23V064000

Summary 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. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-23.

Recall wheels, hub 2022-06-23 · NHTSA campaign 22V444000

Summary 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. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Complaints by component (25 total)

Forward collision avoidance

Electrical system

Speed control

Service brakes

Engine

Structure

Back-over prevention

Fuel and propulsion system

Powertrain

Suspension

Visibility

Visibility and wipers

Exterior lighting

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"I am writing to express my concern regarding a series of significant issues I’ve experienced with my vehicle, all occurring within a span of less than six months and well within the 3-year/36,000-mile warranty period.…"
Suspension, Powertrain, Electrical system · filed 2025-05-07
"Sudden unintended acceleration while maneuvering to park. The acceleration was instantaneous and forceful, that in less than 20 feet of rapid movement the car forced itself over some utility poles laying behind the…"
Electrical system, Speed control, Engine · filed 2025-04-21
"Solterra 2023 bought Dec 23, 2022 Report: 1. Unintended Acceleration while parking. 2. No braking power till few feet away from fence. Incident:1. Prior parking, owner had accidentally touched the Regenerative Braking…"
Service brakes, Back-over prevention, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2025-04-16
"My Subaru Solterra EV was parked in the driveway of an Airbnb in Virginia. We were about to depart to return home. Vehicle was turned on and driver commenced to back out of the driveway, however rear safety warning…"
Speed control, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2025-03-06
"The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Solterra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the heating system became inoperable. The contact stated that the heating system failed to function properly and was…"
Visibility · filed 2025-02-18

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2023 Subaru Solterra SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Solterra all-wheel drive	—	Automatic (1-speed)	All-wheel drive	114	94	104 MPG / 228 mi range	$700
Solterra Limited/Touring all-wheel drive	—	Automatic (1-speed)	All-wheel drive	111	93	102 MPG / 222 mi range	$700

Specs and fitment

1st generation (e-TNGA), 2023–present

Body styles SUV

Tire size 235/60R18, 235/50R20 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 22V-444 covers certain 2023 Subaru Solterra vehicles, and also Toyota bZ4X vehicles: hub bolts on the wheels may loosen, which can let a wheel detach. Owners were advised not to drive until repaired; dealers replace the hub bolts and wheels. Recall 23V-064 is a related Subaru campaign for certain 2023 Solterra vehicles with improperly tightened hub bolts; dealers inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary. Recall 25V-577 covers certain 2023-2025 Solterra vehicles among Toyota/Lexus models: during certain HVAC faults, outside air may not enter the cabin as intended; dealers update HVAC control software and inspect or replace the electrical compressor as needed. When campaigns list Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru together, published unit counts are shared.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Subaru Solterra reliable?

What are common problems with a 2023 Subaru Solterra?

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (9 of 25), then Electrical system (8) and Speed control (6). Those filings include 4 that report a crash.

Is the 2023 Subaru Solterra more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2024 Solterra has 14 complaints, 5 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Subaru Solterra been recalled?

The 2023 Subaru Solterra has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Subaru Solterra?

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 2023 Subaru Solterra with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Subaru Solterra get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Subaru Solterra is 103 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

Does the Subaru Solterra use engine oil?

US models are battery-electric; there is no engine oil change. Follow the owner manual for coolant, brake fluid, and other EV service items.

What tire sizes fit a US Subaru Solterra?

Common US fitments include front size 235/60R18, 235/50R20 (trim dependent); sizes vary by trim—confirm on the door jamb placard.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Subaru Solterra?