2023 Subaru Solterra Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Subaru Solterra.

< older2024
Complaints
79
Crashes
12
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2023 Subaru Solterra Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#112 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:2
#26 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

Crash-related:2
#36 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Subaru Solterra.

Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
15,000
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Compressor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2023 Subaru Solterra

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,120,570 vehicles.

25V744000Back Over Prevention:display Function
~1,024,407 affected

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."

25V577000Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System
~94,320 affected

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.

23V064000Wheels:hub
~1,182 affected

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.

22V444000Wheels:hub
~661 affected

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.

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2023 Subaru Solterra — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2023 Subaru Solterra reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2023 Subaru Solterra has 79 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Subaru Solterra?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (12 complaints); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (6 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (6 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Subaru Solterra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 15,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2023 Subaru Solterra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Subaru Solterra include 12 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2023 Subaru Solterra have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,120,570 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2023 Subaru Solterra?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Subaru Solterra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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