CarRecallWatch- Component
- WHEELS:HUB
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Improperly tightened hub bolts can loosen over time, which may allow a wheel to come off the vehicle while it is being driven. Losing a wheel can cause a loss of vehicle control and raises the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer advises owners not to drive the vehicle until the repair is completed. Authorized dealers will inspect the hub bolts and tighten them if needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 1, 2023. You can also contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, referencing recall WRE-23, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Solterra | 2023 |
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