2023 Subaru Solterra: common problems and reliability
25 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about forward collision avoidance. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2023 Solterra?The 2023 Subaru Solterra has 25 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and electrical system. Owners most often flag minor build quality issues (early models): reference to a major recall for hub bolt loosening on 2022-2023 models.
Safety record for the 2023 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Subaru Solterra vehicles (US, public record).
Is 2023 a good year for the Solterra?
Across the 4 Solterra model years we track, complaint volume runs from 25 (2023) to 25 (2023). With 25 complaints, the 2023 Solterra sits above the model's median of 17.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2023 Solterra
wheels:hub
Campaign 22V444000Toyota 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.
wheels:hub
Campaign 23V064000Subaru 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.
visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system
Campaign 25V577000Toyota 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.
back over prevention:display function
Campaign 25V744000Toyota 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."
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
- IsolatedMinor Build Quality Issues (early models)
Reference to a major recall for hub bolt loosening on 2022-2023 models.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Solterra. See the full Solterra owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Solterra listings typically run $20,998–$24,337.
Other Solterra model years
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