2023 Subaru Solterra
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Subaru Solterra is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 113 on record.
2023 Subaru Solterra at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2023 Subaru Solterra recalls 4
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 Fe…
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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 num…
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.
Fix: 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 …
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.
Fix: 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 custom…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2023 Subaru Solterra common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2023 Subaru Solterra safety ratings
Rollover risk: 11.6% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2023 Subaru Solterra SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2023 Subaru Solterra efficiency & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2023 Subaru Solterra costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2023 Subaru Solterra. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 111
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 111.
This OTA is released to address Telematic functions that may stop working after a certain amount of time from the vehicle's production.
Bulletin SubaruNet Announcement · Electrical System · Jul 2025This Service Information Bulletin announces the precautionary measures to be followed in order to limit high ambient temperature exposure to the hybrid battery.
Bulletin 07-210-22R · Electrical System · Jul 2025"This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. To improve Fixed Right First-Time (FRFT) and customer satisfaction, SOA is i…
Bulletin 10-105-25R · Electrical System · Jul 2025This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality.
Bulletin 17-17-13R · Electrical System · Jul 2025This announcment provides information on the release of the latest software updates to the Subaru Midtronics DSS-5000 Battery Diagnostic tool.
Bulletin SubaruNet Annoucement · Jun 2025This announcement is to bring attention to the OTA for In-vehicle service appointment scheduler and In-vehicle message center.
Bulletin SubaruNet Announcement (S · Jun 2025This Service Information bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.
Bulletin 10-105-25R · Electrical System · Jun 2025The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
Bulletin 01-168-09R · May 2025This Bulletin provides best practices for troubleshooting and resolving Solterra Connect Telematics issues on the 2023-25MY Solterra, mainly when the customer’s driver profile is not the primary profile or when Solterra Connect activation fails.
Bulletin 15-325-25R · Electrical System · May 2025This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. To improve Fixed Right First-Time (FRFT) and customer satisfaction, SOA is in…
Bulletin 10-105-25R · Electrical System · May 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the Solterra AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Subaru Solterra
The Toyota bZ4X, marketed as simply the Toyota bZ in North America and Ireland since 2025, is a battery electric compact crossover SUV manufactured by Toyota. A Subaru version is marketed as the Subaru Solterra. Lexus also offers a sibling model of the bZ4X, the Lexus RZ.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
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