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2023 Subaru Solterra
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 42
- Received Dec 2022 to Sep 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Air conditioner blows hot air or fails5 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Water leaks into cabin during rain3 complaints · 7.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #23V064000Do not driveSubaru 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.
- Recall #22V444000Do not driveToyota 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 5 crashes, 0 fires, 0 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 2 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
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Airbags, belts & seats
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Steering, suspension & tires
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Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| December 2022 | 1 |
| January 2023 | 0 |
| February 2023 | 0 |
| March 2023 | 1 |
| April 2023 | 0 |
| May 2023 | 1 |
| June 2023 | 0 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 0 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 0 |
| April 2024 | 0 |
| May 2024 | 0 |
| June 2024 | 0 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 0 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 0 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 0 |
| July 2025 | 0 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 0 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 2 |
| March 2026 | 3 |
| April 2026 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 1 |
| June 2026 | 0 |
| July 2026 | 1 |
| August 2026 | 1 |
| September 2026 | 1 |
| October 2026 | 0 |
| Total | 42 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air conditioner blows hot air or fails | 5 | 12% | 25.4× | NHTSA recall #25V577000 |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 3 | 7.1% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #23V064000February 9, 20231,182 vehicles affected
Do not drive: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
wheels: hub
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.
Wheel detachment while driving can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #22V444000June 23, 2022661 vehicles affected
Do not drive: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
wheels: hub
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.
A wheel detaching from a moving vehicle can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #25V744000October 30, 20251,024,407 vehicles affected
back over prevention: display function
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."
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #25V577000September 4, 202594,320 vehicles affected
visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
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.
An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2023 Subaru Solterra.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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