2026 Subaru Solterra Problems
Compared with other Subaru Solterra years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2026 can be compared from 2029.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (9 complaints).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 120 MPGecombined, Electric AWD · 131 city / 109 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Subaru Solterra (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2026 Subaru Solterra. The part named most often is electrical system, with 9 complaints (53% of the total), followed by other or unknown (4) and exterior lighting (3). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 53 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 35 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 16 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Electrical system9 53%
- Other or unknown4 24%
- Exterior lighting3 18%
- Brakes1 5.9%
- Engine1 5.9%
- Fuel system1 5.9%
- Lane departure1 5.9%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “A1. 12 v Battery fail. A2 . Unable to use the car at 9:30 pm when I discovered it my safety was in risk not car to use, Subaru assistance never shows up calling them for two days. Dealer have to town truck the car A3.Dealer found the battery dead recharge the battery but not solution from the drain yet. A4. Yes vehicle inspected for the dealer A5. No no indication of the drainage before happening”
NHTSA complaint #11756903, filed 2026-08Other or unknown: “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 2026-05Exterior lighting: “There is a major design flaw with the car. The headlights are mounted on the bumper which is plastic. Because there is not enough rigidity in the plastic bumper and the sharp cutoff of the LEDs, the headlights appear to flicker and strobe when going over small bumps or imperfections in the roads. Drivers on the imposing lane will sometimes flash their high beams as they think I'm flashing them.”
NHTSA complaint #11749038, filed 2026-07Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 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.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solterra · SUV AWD | not rated | — | — | — | 4 · 11.6% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2026 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2026 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solterra 20 AWD | Electric | single-speed | 128 | 105 | 117 MPGe | $650 |
| Solterra AWD | Electric | single-speed | 131 | 109 | 120 MPGe | $650 |
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
- 26V393000Jun 18, 2026Electrical system › Propulsion systemCovers: Subaru Solterra 2026, Toyota BZ 2026, Lexus RZ 2026
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Toyota BZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra battery electric vehicles. The electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the high voltage battery may experience a fault, resulting in a…
Recall details for the 2026 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. 53 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037943Oct 5, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines.
- 11037940Sep 18, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
- 11037930Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. This announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year Subaru warranty coverages for wear items and adjustments.
- 11037929Sep 14, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
- 11037927Sep 14, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
- 11036812Aug 20, 2026Electrical system. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Solterra vehicles to update the software of the battery ECU. This is an revised version of the original…
- 11036807Aug 20, 2026Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to…
- 11036801Aug 14, 2026Electrical system. This Bulletin provided diagnostic procedure information to be followed when addressing Dark Current / Parasitic Draw concerns on Subaru EV vehicles.
- 11036795Aug 14, 2026Electrical system. This announcement provides updates on the WRG-26 Solterra battery ECU reprogramming safety recall.
- 11036797Aug 13, 2026Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the…
Other model years of the Subaru Solterra
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | — | 1 | — | 120 MPGe | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 14 | — | 2 | 5 | 104 MPGe | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 42 | 16,000 | 4 | 5 | 104 MPGe | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Too new |
All Subaru Solterra model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026 Subaru Solterra have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2026 Subaru Solterra as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2026 Subaru Solterra is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 9 complaints (53% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 4.
Has the 2026 Subaru Solterra been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How efficient is the 2026 Subaru Solterra according to the EPA?
The EPA rates the 2026 Subaru Solterra (Solterra AWD, Electric) at 120 MPGe combined, 131 city and 109 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $650 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.
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.