2026 SUBARU SOLTERRA

1 recalls, 21 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

Defect Description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Toyota BZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra battery electric vehicles. The electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the high voltage battery may experience a fault, resulting in a loss of drive power.

Consequence

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LA07 and 26TA11. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG26.

20,991 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Complaint Statistics

21 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	4
POWER TRAIN	4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	1
VISIBILITY/WIPER	1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)	1
BACK OVER PREVENTION	1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	1

Incident date: Sep 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Subaru Solterra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V393000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed th... Read more

Incident date: Aug 15, 2026

When driving at night over most roads, a slight bump will cause the headlights to jitter appearing to turn-off momentarily. This is a re-occurring incident

Incident date: Jul 24, 2026

A1. 12 v Battery fail. A2 . Unable to use the car at 9:30 pm when I discovered it my safety was in risk not car to use, Subaru assistance never shows up calling them for two days. Dealer have to town truck the car A3.Dealer found the battery dead recharge the battery but not solution from the drain... Read more

Incident date: Jul 24, 2026

Incident date: Aug 8, 2026

The transmission is failing. It is a known issue. 2018 Ford F150 Lariat. The transmission shifts very hard; it's slipping out of gear. It is getting stuck in gears and not shifting as it should. It is flaring when shifting gears. My safety is at risk because I never know when the vehicle is going to... Read more

Incident date: Jul 30, 2026

Nelson v. Ford Motor Company is a class action lawsuit targeting a defect in Ford's 2.3-liter EcoBoost engines. The suit highlights coolant leaks into engine cylinders, overheating, and catastrophic engine failures. I have had my 2016 ford mustang ecoboost in and out of mechanic shops for months now... Read more

Incident date: Jul 23, 2026

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? **Transmission How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? **Car stalled, no warming. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? **Yes, J&M ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 23, 2026

Begin with cliff, I was not wanting to lock or locked or start the vehicle as I was driving. I stopped at the light vehicle started shaking, and as I drove through the light to pull over power steering assist failure, terrain, failure, and control failure.

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

The instrument cluster continues to fail after repair to Hyundai recall #304 was done. Heads-up display failed, flickered, restarted. Instrument cluster turned off and flashed “signal not found” for approximately 45 minutes before returning. Necessary information to legally and safely drive was ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

Incident date: Mar 15, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving at 35-40 MPH on the interstate and towing a loaded trailer, the vehicle experienced reduced braking performance. No warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and informed that the brakes performed differe... Read more

Incident date: Apr 17, 2026

No check engine lights prior to this, car started to make a noise pulled over to check it out as I was merging over low oil pressure showed and coolant level over temperature, gear then dropped to neutral, managed to pull over without any accidents car then shut off, oil leaked, it makes a horrible ... Read more

Incident date: May 18, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine oil warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and inspected the vehicle. The contact discovered that there was no oil in the engine; however, the vehicle previously had an oil change.... Read more

Incident date: May 9, 2026

It is burning much more oil per 1000 miles than the Hyundai website says is normal. It has kept burning oil at a very high and abnormal rate. To the point of having to carry oil while driving. Nothing happened to make this start, it just began!

Incident date: May 7, 2026

Noticed noise. Took to dealer. Dealer confirmed bad front pinion/bearing and need front differential. Will be very dangerous if not fixed! Dealer has had this issue before and online forums state big issues

Incident date: May 5, 2026

I was driving down the road with no cars around me at all going 40 mph when my car started braking saying "Brake" and automatically braked to almost a full stop int he middle of the busy road. If there was a car behind me we most definitely would have been rear ended at a very fast pace. We could've... Read more

Incident date: Feb 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V270000 (Back Over Prevention). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue... Read more

Incident date: Feb 2, 2026

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Incident date: Feb 2, 2026

EV motor and drive train have a clattering noise, much like a playing card attached to a bicycle clattering against the wheel spokes. it speeds up and slows down with the acceleration of the motor.

Incident date: Mar 4, 2026

The Jaguar dealership of Chantilly, VA provided me with a rental car from Enterprise Car Rental. The rental car was provided on the 9th of March 2026. I drove the vehicle to my residence in [XXX] . I parked the vehicle in my driveway. The vehicle in question is a 2024 Nissan Rogue in which the b... Read more

Incident date: Feb 3, 2026

The contact’s wife owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that on several occasions after refueling the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle and outside around the vehicle. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on several occasions,... Read more

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

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

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