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2023 Subaru Solterra

Electric
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
D
Safety Signal
64 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA41
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
EV rangebest configuration, EPA228 mi
20272026202520242023
Active NHTSA advisory: do not drive. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.

The 2023 Subaru Solterra is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Solterra AWD, is EPA-rated at 228 miles with 104 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 41 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Solterra AWDElectricAWDTBD11494104 MPGe228 mi30.911 h$700
Solterra Limited/Touring AWDElectricAWDTBD11193102 MPGe222 mi32.111 h$700

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46030, 46031.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Back Over Prevention

25TB13/25LB06/WRE25
1,024,407 vehicles
ProblemToyota 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."RiskA rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V744000reported Oct 30, 2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
○minor

Visibility

25TB07,25LB04,WRD25
94,320 vehicles
ProblemToyota 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.RiskAn inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V577000reported Sep 4, 2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
!critical

Wheels

WRE-23
Do not drive1,182 vehicles
ProblemSubaru 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.RiskWheel detachment while driving can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.FixOwners 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V064000reported Feb 9, 2023Subaru of America, Inc.
!critical

Wheels

22TA06
Do not drive661 vehicles
ProblemToyota 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.RiskA wheel detaching from a moving vehicle can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.FixOwners 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V444000reported Jun 23, 2022Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
41complaints filed

5 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2022: 1 · 2023: 9 · 2024: 9 · 2025: 14 · 2026: 8

Most-cited components

Electrical System15
Unspecified13
Forward Collision Avoidance12
Vehicle Speed Control6
Service Brakes6
Structure6

What owners describe

“Driving vehicle during rain storm at 10mph through standing water approximately 1 foot depth while exiting freeway in San Francisco caused front bumper components to loosen/crack, front fender liners to tear off, thereby exposing the electrical components of the battery drive unit and electricals under the front hood, …”Jan 31, 2025 · Structure · NHTSA owner report
“Vehicle stopped dramatically at low speed in snow while sensors were freaking out and flashing reverse breaking sensor problem. Car has been in shop for 6 weeks. My concern is the breaks auto/over corrected and caused my car to slide in snow.”Dec 28, 2024 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report
“I must express my disappointment and concern regarding the actual range performance of the ELECTRIC vehicle 2023 Subaru Solterra. Subaru claims that the Solterra has a range of 228 miles, but I am consistently getting only around 160 miles. This significant discrepancy suggests that Subaru may have falsified the range …”Dec 17, 2024 · Fuel/Propulsion System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆12%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other Solterra model years

A

2027 Subaru Solterra

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2026 Subaru Solterra

1 recalls · 17 complaints

A

2025 Subaru Solterra

2 recalls · 4 complaints

A

2024 Subaru Solterra

2 recalls · 14 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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