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2023 Subaru Solterra Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Subaru Solterra, most often about the electrical (38% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Solterra model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory2 recalls for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2023 Subaru Solterra problems
Electrical
16 complaints · 38%Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
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…
Other or unspecified
13 complaints · 31%Driver assistance
10 complaints · 24%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, warnings.
Visibility and wipers
7 complaints · 17%Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system.
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 blowing out cold air instead of heat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the failure was…
The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Solterra. The contact received notification of Subaru campaign number: wrd-25, and the vehicle was taken to dealer, where the repair was completed; however, four days later, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound while the HVAC system was engaged. Additionally, the HVAC system became…
Speed control
6 complaints · 14%Brakes
6 complaints · 14%Transmission
6 complaints · 14%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…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Subaru Solterra recalls
Backup camera: display function
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Visibility and wipers: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Risk: An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Wheels and tires: hub
Risk: Wheel detachment while driving can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Wheels and tires: hub
Risk: A wheel detaching from a moving vehicle can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 Subaru Solterra
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Subaru Solterra?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (16 complaints); other or unspecified (13 complaints); driver assistance (10 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Subaru Solterra have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 30, 2025 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Subaru Solterra?
- It is the most complained-about Solterra model year since 2000, with 42 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Subaru Solterra years
- 2023