2023 Subaru Solterra Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2023 Subaru Solterra, 2% of the 42 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. However, the deer wasn't leaping, it was already frozen in the road. The headlights only illuminated its knees, too late for the driver to stop before impact. It could have just as easily been a person, or other heavy road debris. …”
NHTSA complaint #11561166, filed 2023-12Related service bulletins
- 11037936Sep 18, 2026This Bulletin was developed to help prevent water intrusion at the rear tail light connector.
- 11032033Apr 20, 2026This Service Information Bulletin announces a design change to the tailgate rear taillight assembly.
- 11012260Dec 13, 2024This bulletin is for information purposes only.The bulletin adresses design changes of the headlamps and rear combination lamps, where moisture and or condensation may develop on…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 17% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2023 Subaru Solterra
16 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsForward collision avoidance
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Subaru Solterra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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