Model year record

2023 Subaru Solterra

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 127 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V744000

Back over prevention: display function

Component
Back over prevention: display function
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
1,024,407
Reported to NHTSA
2025-10-30
Owners notified
2025-12-05

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V577000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

Component
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
94,320
Reported to NHTSA
2025-09-04
Owners notified
2025-10-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V064000

Wheels: hub

Component
Wheels: hub
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,182
Reported to NHTSA
2023-02-09
Owners notified
2023-02-21

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Wheel detachment while driving can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V444000

Wheels: hub

Component
Wheels: hub
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
661
Reported to NHTSA
2022-06-23
Owners notified
2022-11-30

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A wheel detaching from a moving vehicle can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system24
Unknown or other18
Power train1115,000 mi
Service brakes9
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking8
Vehicle speed control8
Structure: body6
Visibility/wiper6
Back over prevention: warnings5
Engine4
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control4
Forward collision avoidance: warnings3
Fuel/propulsion system3
Suspension3
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system316,000 mi
Air bags2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery215,000 mi
Steering2
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: compressor248,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking1
Exterior lighting1

The 2024 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.