Every 2023 Subaru Solterra recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 25V744000
Oct 30, 2025Back Over Prevention:Display Function
- Problem
- 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."
- 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 recall details for 25V744000 →Visibility · NHTSA 25V577000
Sep 4, 2025Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 recall details for 25V577000 →Wheels · NHTSA 23V064000
Sep 2, 2023Wheels:HubDo not drive
- 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.
- 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 recall details for 23V064000 →Wheels · NHTSA 22V444000
Jun 23, 2022Wheels:HubDo not drive
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 recall details for 22V444000 →
2023 Subaru Solterra complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Subaru Solterra, reporting 5 crashes. Subaru has issued at least 181 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System16
- Unknown Or Other13
- Forward Collision Avoidance12
- Power Train6
- Service Brakes6
- Structure6
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (124)
- Equipment (44)
- Unknown Or Other (28)
- Engine (10)
- Power Train (8)
- Wheels (6)
Read Subaru Solterra owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Subaru Solterra. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“minor accident in July 2024. it took more that 6 months to get sensor parts. still to this day Subaru cannot reactivate the parking assist braking function after working with the body shop and the locat dealer. they have give up. Subaru knows there is a problem with the software.”
2023 SUBARU SOLTERRANov 7, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11698128
Crash
“My Subaru Solterra EV was parked in the driveway of an Airbnb in Virginia. We were about to depart to return home. Vehicle was turned on and driver commenced to back out of the driveway, however rear safety warning activated as car neared a bush.”
2023 SUBARU SOLTERRAMar 6, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11646679
Crash
“We hit a stationary deer at night. Afterwards, we found an open recall: WRG23-1: Forward recognition camera reprogramming 2023 Subaru Solterra, but Subaru refused to investigate as they claim animals (suddenly appearing) are a carve out on their liability.”
2023 SUBARU SOLTERRADec 20, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11561166
Crash
“Subaru Solterra - Sudden unexpected acceleration with no ability to brake or steer. Message appeared "System Malfunction" Crashed into woods; small trees slowed and stopped car; airbags did not deploy. no injuries but great risk if car had headed to nearby highway instead of trees.”
2023 SUBARU SOLTERRAAug 14, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11538316
“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.”
2023 SUBARU SOLTERRASep 11, 2026 · FL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11763709
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