Subaru Solterra Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 73 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Subaru Solterra (2023–2026) that have at least 5 complaints. 2023 has the most, with 42. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (30 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Solterra model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | — | 1 | 53 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 14 | — | 2 | 126 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 42 | 16,000 | 4 | 181 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Too new |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system30 29%
- Other or unknown19 19%
- Forward collision avoidance16 16%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)9 8.8%
- Vehicle speed control9 8.8%
- Transmission and drivetrain7 6.9%
- Brakes7 6.9%
- Body and structure5 4.9%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2026: “There’s an issue with car play disconnecting phone my phone. The microphone cuts out and I cannot safely make phone calls or use phone commands. I’m basically forced to pull over so I can use my phone. Subaru has been aware of this issue for months now and should have disclosed it to me prior to sale. I already took car in once but there was nothing they could do.”
NHTSA complaint #11736820, filed 2026-052024: “This car has been having issues with the facial recognition. It consistently cannot see my face when I am looking forward, and always manages to give me an alert when looking in my mirrors or doing a lane change. I am concerned that due to the a out of highway driving I do, that the car will Stop on the Interstate, causing a major accident”
NHTSA complaint #11685945, filed 2025-092023: “Subject: Safety Concerns with Subaru Solterra - Urgent Attention Required I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my serious concerns regarding the safety issues I am experiencing with my newly purchased Subaru Solterra 2023 Touring. Despite my enthusiasm for the vehicle, the problems outlined below have caused me considerable distress and are posing significant risks to both myself and my beloved pet. …”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology