2023 Subaru Solterra
Safety Score
89
Safe
Recalls
1
Complaints
38
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (1)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-09 | 23V064000 |
WHEELS:HUB | 1,182 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-15 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | When the sun is at certain angles in the middle of the day, direct sunlight bounces off of the high-gloss plastic trim … |
| 2026-03-08 | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Solterra. The contact received notification of Subaru Campaign Number: WRD-25, and the v… |
| 2026-02-25 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | I was driving and my SOLTERRA windshield just suddenly cracked. There are many videos online of how the newer Subaru mo… |
| 2026-02-16 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | In light snow, the car automatically braked at speed causing the car to veer off the road after skidding, multiple time… |
| 2026-01-15 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Solterra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, while attem… |
| 2025-12-30 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Was told by Subaru today that the rear drive unit of the rear motor needs replaced already at 50k miles and was not cov… |
| 2025-11-14 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Rear differential has intermittent grinding noise that was confirmed by dealership. Eventually the differential will fa… |
| 2025-11-04 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Recently received a recall notice on the software and HVAC compressor. Took vehicle into dealership, and they told me m… |
| 2025-10-01 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | Yes | 0 | minor accident in July 2024. it took more that 6 months to get sensor parts. still to this day Subaru cannot reactivate… |
| 2025-09-26 | STEERING | No | 0 | Took the car for new tires and alignment as it did not drive straight. Firestone replaced tires but during attempt… |
| 2025-08-04 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | On the 23-25MY Subaru Solterra there is piano black reflective material plastics on the center console. It is angled sl… |
| 2025-07-29 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Component/System that failed: Battery range performance and charging system on 2025 Subaru Solterra. Vehicle is availab… |
| 2025-04-28 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I am writing to express my concern regarding a series of significant issues I’ve experienced with my vehicle, all occur… |
| 2025-04-14 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Solterra 2023 bought Dec 23, 2022 Report: 1. Unintended Acceleration while parking. 2. No braking pow… |
| 2025-04-06 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Yes | 0 | Sudden unintended acceleration while maneuvering to park. The acceleration was instantaneous and forceful, that in les… |
| 2025-02-27 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | Yes | 0 | My Subaru Solterra EV was parked in the driveway of an Airbnb in Virginia. We were about to depart to return home. Ve… |
| 2025-02-18 | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Solterra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the heating system b… |
| 2025-02-06 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | A/C Air compressor failure resulting in no heat. Report as very common problem on internet but no recall or other fix.… |
| 2024-12-17 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I must express my disappointment and concern regarding the actual range performance of the ELECTRIC vehicle 2023 Subaru… |
| 2024-11-22 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Driving vehicle during rain storm at 10mph through standing water approximately 1 foot depth while exiting freeway in S… |
| 2024-11-21 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Vehicle stopped dramatically at low speed in snow while sensors were freaking out and flashing reverse breaking sensor … |
| 2024-10-01 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | During any precipitation, primarily rain, the adaptive cruise control fails to sense vehicles in front of it. This beca… |
| 2024-08-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Leased the vehicle in November 2023, the Air Condenser failed at the beginning of August, it no longer blows cold air. … |
| 2024-07-16 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Subaru states that the vehicle will dc fast charge at 100KWh. My Solterra and others(complaints on Subaru Solterra Foru… |
| 2024-01-19 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | The S pedal regenerative breaking shuts off randomly, causing the vehicle to stop breaking, and the need for an immedia… |
| 2024-01-07 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | No | 0 | Started the car, dash had multiple warning lights for "drive start control system", "ev system malfunction" and "system… |
| 2023-11-08 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Yes | 0 | We hit a stationary deer at night. Afterwards, we found an open recall: WRG23-1: Forward recognition camera reprogramm… |
| 2023-10-14 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | No | 0 | Under certain circumstances when using adaptive cruise control the car can accelerate towards a stationary vehicle. T… |
| 2023-09-29 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | 9/29/2023, driving through 4-5 inch of flood water on the road at around 10 miles per hour, the undercover piece under … |
| 2023-09-12 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Left and right wheel well liners , front undertray and rear undertray came off while driving at slow speed on a street … |
| 2023-08-01 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yes | 0 | Subaru Solterra - Sudden unexpected acceleration with no ability to brake or steer. Message appeared "System Malfunctio… |
| 2023-07-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Subject: Safety Concerns with Subaru Solterra - Urgent Attention Required I hope this message finds you well. I am wri… |
| 2023-06-01 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | The Toyota bz4x have a large crash rate, because the Car Computer System is different from the Driver mind on the Highw… |
| 2023-05-26 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Black piano plastic blinds driver when it is sunny outside. |
| 2023-03-27 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | No | 0 | Ihad something happen 3 times with the car on my drive to work. It was raining and vehicles ahead of me were kicking up… |
| 2023-01-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | problem with milage range and charging rate . The vehicle will not charge above 24Kw--no fast charing possible "the ve… |
| 2022-12-20 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | The Solterra's rear window in mounted at a flat angle and lacks a rear window wiper. It also has a black "spoiler" at … |
| 2022-10-12 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Slow DC charging of Subaru Solterra 2023 at low temperatures is unsafe for toddlers and babies. The battery pack of Sub… |