2025 SUBARU SOLTERRA

2 recalls, 5 complaints - 5/5 safety rating

25V744000 Oct 30, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
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 di... Read more
Consequence
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
1,024,407 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
25V577000 Sep 4, 2025
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
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.
Consequence
An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 numb... Read more
94,320 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
POWER TRAIN1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 15, 2026
Incident date: Sep 27, 2025
I own a 2012 Volkswagen Passat [VIN [XXX] ] with approximately 1315xx miles. On December 17, 2025, I took the car to Rockwall County Volkswagen for three recalls. The car was running and was driven 9.5 miles to the dealership under its own power. I left the engine running when I left the it with the... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 20, 2026
Incident date: Feb 21, 2026
Recall N192265660 repair failed. Dealer stated that GM refused to participate in the repair. Smoke and smell of burning electrical followed by the rear window exploding. Dealer quoted over $1900 to repair and suggested we go aftermarket and have the repair done elsewhere. Vehicle has approximately 6... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 20, 2026
Incident date: Feb 21, 2026
There's already a recall for gear down shifting for this model truck but cuts off as manufactured 8/17. My truck is doing the same thing. It's manufactured on 10/17.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 20, 2026
Incident date: Mar 1, 2026
At 4,000 miles the car had an electrical warning failure that required Kia to replace the gear reduction unit.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 8, 2025
Incident date: Aug 22, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that the vehicle started to display failures with the air conditioning system blowing hot air. The vehicle was taken for inspection at a local dealer, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures d... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 SUBARU SOLTERRA

2025 Subaru Solterra SUV AWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk 11.6%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

SUBARU SOLTERRA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUBARU SOLTERRA across all model years (2023, 2026).

9 Total Recalls
138 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
4 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SUBARU SOLTERRA - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 1 21 View
2025 (current) 2 5
2024 2 27 View
2023 4 85 View

Other SUBARU Models

Model Recalls Complaints
IMPREZA 321 3,425 View
LEGACY 307 4,132 View
OUTBACK 288 12,131 View
WRX 190 1,208 View
FORESTER 134 8,512 View
ASCENT 112 1,248 View
TRIBECA 70 51 View
CROSSTREK 42 1,453 View