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Subaru SolterraModel year report

2023 Subaru Solterra Problems

Complaints
42filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
16,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
42 do-not-drive
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
104 MPGecombined, Electric AWD · 114 city / 94 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Subaru Solterra (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2023 Subaru Solterra. The part named most often is electrical system, with 16 complaints (38% of the total), followed by other or unknown (13) and forward collision avoidance (10). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 16,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns (2 marked do-not-drive) and 181 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 124 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 29 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Fuel system (3), Suspension (2), Air bags (1), Exterior lighting (1), Steering (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11533554, filed 2023-07

Other or unknown: “Subaru states that the vehicle will dc fast charge at 100KWh. My Solterra and others(complaints on Subaru Solterra Forum) takes on average 1 hour and 40 minutes to charge 80%, with an additional 40 minutes to get to 100%. This is a major EV safety concern whern travelling---especially at night. In addition the milage range of the vehicle falls way short of wht SUBARU ADVERTISES TO CONSUMERS. They say 220---but I max out at 208 on a d2 charge. When the weathewr drops below 65F my range has fallen to 169(verified by dealer service records---154 miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #11602700, filed 2024-07

Forward collision avoidance: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11632912, filed 2024-12

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “I was driving and my SOLTERRA windshield just suddenly cracked. There are many videos online of how the newer Subaru models crack because of thinner glass”

NHTSA complaint #11720496, filed 2026-02

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,000 and 48,000 miles.

0%0–1067%10–2533%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 16,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

2022202320242025142026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Subaru Solterra. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Solterra · SUV AWD★★★★★4 / 5554 · 11.6% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2023 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2024: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2023 Subaru Solterra version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Solterra AWDElectricsingle-speed11494104 MPGe$700
Solterra Limited/Touring AWDElectricsingle-speed11193102 MPGe$700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2023 Subaru Solterra → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 181 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 181 bulletins →

Other model years of the Subaru Solterra

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202617—1—120 MPGe—Too new
202414—25104 MPGe—Too new
20234216,00045104 MPGeNot compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Too new

All Subaru Solterra model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Subaru Solterra have?

NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2023 Subaru Solterra as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Subaru Solterra is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 16 complaints (38% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 13.

Has the 2023 Subaru Solterra been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2023 Subaru Solterra do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2023 Subaru Solterra 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

How efficient is the 2023 Subaru Solterra according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2023 Subaru Solterra (Solterra AWD, Electric) at 104 MPGe combined, 114 city and 94 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Subaru Solterra reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 16,000 miles and the middle half falls between 15,000 and 48,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.