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NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2023–2026

Subaru Solterra recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 77 owner complaints for the Subaru Solterra, covering model years 2023 to 2026. The 2023 model year drew the most complaints (42), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 5 recall campaigns on file
  • 77 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (2023–2026)
  • most complaints: 2023 (42 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (31 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V393000 (reported Jun 18, 2026)
  • 7 complaints reporting a crash (9.1%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (1.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Subaru Solterra complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2023 model year has the most complaints: 42 of 77, or 54.5%. Next come 2026 (17) and 2024 (14). The fewest are for 2025, with 4 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Subaru Solterra owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2023–2026Column chart of 77 complaints across 4 model years. The highest is 2023 with 42. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2023: 42 complaints4220232024: 14 complaints1420242025: 4 complaints420252026: 17 complaints172026
Subaru Solterra complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Subaru Solterra complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2023425000
2024142010
202540000
2026170000
All model years777010

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Subaru Solterra components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 31 complaints (40.3% of all 77), followed by Forward Collision Avoidance (16) and Vehicle Speed Control (9).

Components named most often in Subaru Solterra complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Subaru Solterra complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System3140.3%
Unknown or Other2026.0%
Forward Collision Avoidance1620.8%
Vehicle Speed Control911.7%
Power Train810.4%
Service Brakes79.1%
Visibility/Wiper67.8%
Back Over Prevention56.5%
Structure56.5%
Engine45.2%
Exterior Lighting45.2%
Fuel/Propulsion System45.2%
Lane Departure45.2%
Visibility45.2%
Suspension33.9%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Subaru Solterra recalls

5 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Solterra, newest first. The 5 campaigns cover model years 2023 to 2026. The 2023 model year appears in the most campaigns (4).

  • 5 recall campaigns
  • 2 “Do Not Drive” advisories
Subaru Solterra recall campaigns covering each model year
2023: 4 campaigns2024: 2 campaigns2025: 2 campaigns2026: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V393000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System

    Model year 2026

    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.

    Consequence:
    An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LA07 and 26TA11. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG26.

    Filed by Subaru of America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V744000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Display Function

    Model years 2023–2025

    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."

    Consequence:
    A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  3. NHTSA campaign 25V577000

    Reported

    Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System

    Model years 2023–2025

    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.

    Consequence:
    An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  4. NHTSA campaign 23V064000

    Reported

    Wheels › Hub

    Model year 2023

    NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory: affected vehicles should not be driven until the recall repair is done.

    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.

    Consequence:
    Wheel detachment while driving can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.

    Filed by Subaru of America, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 22V444000

    Reported

    Wheels › Hub

    Model year 2023

    NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory: affected vehicles should not be driven until the recall repair is done.

    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.

    Consequence:
    A wheel detaching from a moving vehicle can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Subaru Solterra questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Subaru Solterra have?

NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recall campaigns for the Subaru Solterra, covering model years 2023 to 2026. The most recent, 26V393000, was reported on June 18, 2026 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2023 model year is covered by the most campaigns (4).

Which Subaru Solterra model year has the most complaints?

The 2023 model year, with 42 of the 77 complaints in NHTSA’s file (54.5%). The next are 2026 (17) and 2024 (14). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Subaru Solterra complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 31 complaints, or 40.3% of all 77. Forward Collision Avoidance (16) and Vehicle Speed Control (9) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Subaru Solterra?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Subaru dealer.

How many Subaru Solterra complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 77 complaints, 7 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.