2025 Subaru Solterra problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (1) · Suspension (1) · Power Train (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Back Over Prevention:display Function 2025-10-30 · campaign 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
Defect: 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."
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.
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.
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 2025-09-04 · campaign 25V577000 · 94,320 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 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.
Service bulletins (65)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-05 · SubaruNet Announcement (M · Other
this announcement provides information on a new software update for the midtronics dss and dca machines.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-18 · 13-109-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-15 · SubaruNet Announcement (C · Other
this announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year subaru warranty coverages for wear items and adjustments.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-14 · 15-333-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Electrical System 2026-09-14 · 15-304-22R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Electrical System 2026-08-20 · 15-308-23R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.this is an revised version of the original bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 65 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-15 · Visibility/Wiper“the windshield has distortion and can make the driver and front seat passenger feel carsick when looking through the windshield. not feeling 100% can affect a driver's ability to safely operate the vehicle and that can affect other drivers nearby. i showed a customer rep at fremont subaru and he confirmed the distortion and all of the other subar…”
2026-04-20 · Power Train“summary of incident on february 21, 2026, a level 2 charging event resulted in a catastrophic electrical failure involving my vehicle and the associated ev charging equipment. the incident caused: severe damage to the ev charging connector (pigtail and receptacle) destruction of my home inverter system sustained electrical arcing between l1 and …”
2026-03-20 · Unknown Or Other“bluetooth connection with phone keeps disconnecting while i'm driving and/or using my phone for calls/maps/guidance. dealership tells me they cannot do anything about it. usb connection helps, but still drops. safety issue, causes major distractions. …”
2025-09-08 · Suspension“when going over speed bumps, or experiencing a change in approach angle, primarily at speeds between 15 and 25 mph, the solterra's left front suspension makes a click. it's not a knock or a thunk, it's a click. i went to the dealer, let them know the situation. they were unable to recreate the noise. paperwork included. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.