Subaru Solterra 2025 models with faulty HVAC systems may lose defroster/defogger function, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free software update and possible compressor replacement.
An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Subaru is recalling 2025 Solterra vehicles due to a potential HVAC system failure that could cause the defroster and defogger to stop working. This increases the risk of reduced driver visibility in cold or wet conditions, potentially leading to crashes.
The HVAC system may fail, causing the defroster and defogger to stop working. This reduces driver visibility during cold or wet weather, increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2025 Subaru Solterra vehicles are affected. Drivers in cold or wet weather are at higher risk due to potential visibility issues.
Check for the recall numbers: WRD-25 for Subaru. The vehicles were sold starting in 2023 and include 2025 models.
Dealers will update the HVAC control ECU software for free.
Dealers will inspect the electrical compressor and replace it if necessary, at no cost.
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.
The HVAC system may fail, causing the defroster and defogger to stop working during certain driving conditions, increasing crash risk.
Check for the recall number WRD-25 on your Subaru Solterra. The vehicles were sold from 2023 to 2025.
Contact a dealer for a free software update and possible compressor replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V577000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 25V577000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
