2024 Subaru Solterra reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Subaru Solterra holds 14 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 5 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than the 2023 Solterra (8), the only other year on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Display and Defroster and HVAC.

2023 Subaru Solterra — Photo by TTTNIS, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (5 of 14), then Forward collision avoidance (5) and Lane departure (3). The most filings arrived in 2025 (8 of 14). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Solterra has 25 complaints, 8 per year, and the 2025 has 4 complaints, 2 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

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 2024 Subaru Solterra. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (2)

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.

Complaints by component (14 total)

Electrical system

Forward collision avoidance

Lane departure

Speed control

Back-over prevention

Powertrain

Structure

Visibility

Visibility and wipers

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Subaru Solterra Car's automated breaking system did not work. We also suspect the changing from reverse to drive did not work as well. My wife while taking reverse and then tried to drive forward, but the drive forward…"
Back-over prevention, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-07-20
"The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Solterra. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V577000 (VISIBILITY) and 25V744000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall…"
Visibility, Back-over prevention · filed 2026-01-12
"On December 15, 2025, driving on a highway in low temperatures, my 2024 Subaru Solterra (VIN: [XXX] ) experienced a progressive loss of power. At 9:20 a.m., I departed NYC for Amenia, NY (91 miles). The range showed…"
Powertrain, Electrical system, Speed control · filed 2025-12-16
"The air conditioning has stopped working and after 30 days has not been repaired. Visibility issues during cold conditions"
Visibility and wipers · filed 2025-10-15
"This car has been having issues with the facial recognition. It consistently cannot see my face when I am looking forward, and always manages to give me an alert when looking in my mirrors or doing a lane change. I am…"
Electrical system, Speed control, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2025-09-09

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2024 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 / 227 mi range	$700
Solterra Limited/Touring all-wheel drive	—	Automatic (1-speed)	All-wheel drive	111	93	102 MPG / 222 mi range	$750

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 2024 Subaru Solterra reliable?

What are common problems with a 2024 Subaru Solterra?

Is the 2024 Subaru Solterra more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Solterra has 25 complaints, 8 per year, and the 2025 has 4 complaints, 2 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Subaru Solterra been recalled?

The 2024 Subaru Solterra has 2 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 2024 Subaru Solterra?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 2024 Subaru Solterra with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Subaru Solterra get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 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?