CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Subaru Solterra has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (16 reports).
2023 Subaru Solterra recalls
Rearview camera may freeze or show blank screen in reverse
Certain 2022 and 2023 Lexus vehicles, including LX, NX, NX Hybrid, ES, ES Hybrid, LS, and LS Hybrid models, may have a software error that causes the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen while the vehicle is in reverse.
Defroster May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility and Crash Risk
Certain HVAC system faults, such as an electrical compressor failure, can cause the defroster and defogger to stop working.
Wheels May Detach While Driving, Risking Loss of Control
Improperly tightened hub bolts can loosen over time, which may allow a wheel to come off the vehicle while it is being driven.
Wheels May Detach: Loose Hub Bolts Risk Crashes
Hub bolts on certain 2023 Subaru Solterra and Toyota BZ4X vehicles may loosen over time.
Most common 2023 Subaru Solterra problems
Problem areas named in the 42 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
What owners report
Water collected inside the passenger compartment of my 2023 Subaru Solterra. The carpet was soaked and there was standing water on the floor in both the front and the rear of the vehicle. I first noticed a musty smell in approximately July, 2026. By Aug, 2026 there was standing water on the floor. The dealer told me the cause was a blocked air conditioning drain line. Nothing in my owner's manual or maintenance schedule tells owners to clean, inspect, or service that drain, and I had no way to know it existed or that it could fail. My concern is a safety concern. This is an electric vehicle, and a significant amount of water sat on the floor of the passenger compartment unnoticed due to t
NHTSA VEHICLE-DATA MISMATCH: The VIN entered in the vehicle-information field belongs to a Toyota-branded 2023 bZ4X AWD Limited, as shown by the vehicle, Toyota app, factory window sticker, and Toyota dealer records. NHTSA's form incorrectly displays a 2023 Subaru Solterra. NHTSA's VIN decoder identifies the manufacturer as TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION but assigns Subaru/Solterra as the make/model. Please correct the classification and associate this complaint with the 2023 Toyota bZ4X. On August 10, 2026, at about 18,309 miles, my wife was driving with our daughters as passengers when the vehicle displayed Brake System and Electronically Controlled Brake System malfunction warnings. Braking fel
November 1, 2024 (46,750 Miles): Vehicle suffered an initial internal high-voltage electric A/C compressor meltdown (Diagnostic Trouble Code B14721C). The authorized dealership replaced the compressor under warranty but left the original, contaminated micro-channel condenser assembly in the vehicle, attempting to clear it via a basic fluid flush. January 15, 2026 (121,269 miles): Vehicle was brought to an authorized Subaru dealer for the mandatory Federal Safety Recall WRD-25 (NHTSA Campaign 25V577). The software patch was applied, and the dealership explicitly stated that the A/C compressor was in good working condition at that time. No physical flush or deep system contamination audit was
I had been hearing a humming noise for around a year and when reported to the dealer I was told that the rear electric motor had to be replaced. I had been researching online about this issue and apparently, is something a lot of Solterra owner have gone through. After a week of the car at the dealer, Subaru still doesn't approve the repairs that should be under Power Train guarantee. Should this be something to be part of a recall already considering so many public reports of this issue?
The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Solterra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, while attempting to start to the vehicle, the horn sounded unexpectedly. Several warnings lights illuminated, and the gear shifter failed to shift to drive(D). A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure had occurred more than eight times. The battery was replaced twice. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the battery would be replaced under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.
2023 Subaru Solterra questions
Does the 2023 Subaru Solterra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2023 Subaru Solterra: Rearview camera may freeze or show blank screen in reverse; Defroster May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility and Crash Risk; Wheels May Detach While Driving, Risking Loss of Control; Wheels May Detach: Loose Hub Bolts Risk Crashes. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Subaru Solterra?
Based on 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (16), Unknown Or Other (13), Forward Collision Avoidance (12).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Subaru Solterra has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.