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2024 Subaru Solterra Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

50/100

#2 most-complained of 3 Solterra years

The 2024 Subaru Solterra has 14 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls, with a complaint index of 50 — ranking 2nd worst among 3 model years. Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues lead at 43% of complaints.

Complaints
14
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
103
112.5 city / 93.5 hwy

Top 2024 Subaru Solterra problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (43%)
  2. Electrical System5 (36%)
  3. Engine3 (21%)
  4. Lane Departure3 (21%)
  5. Other2 (14%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers2 (14%)
  7. Structure & Body1 (7%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain1 (7%)

What owners report

  • Automatic emergency braking and parking cameras have failed to detect obstacles, in one case leading to a reverse-into-drive malfunction and a collision.
  • The driver facial-recognition camera intermittently fails to recognize the driver's face, especially in bright sunlight, triggering warnings or stop alerts.
  • The lane-keep system has pulled the steering wheel hard toward the opposite lane without warning, in one case steering toward a pedestrian.
  • Owners report the 12V battery dying with no warning, leaving the car stranded even after a dealer replacement.
  • Some owners saw simultaneous 'EV System Malfunction' and 'Drive Start Control Malfunction' alerts while driving, though the vehicle stayed drivable.
  • The HVAC system has stopped blowing air, reducing defrost and visibility in cold conditions.
2024 Subaru Solterra complaints: complaints filed per month5Aug 2024Mar 2025Jul 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Jul 2026
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2024 to Jul 2026; peak Sep 2025 (5).

2024 Subaru Solterra recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V744000Oct 30, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,024,407 vehicles

    Back over prevention:display function

    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.

    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.

  2. NHTSA 25V577000Sep 4, 2025HVAC94,320 vehicles

    Visibility:defroster/defogger/HVAC system

    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.

    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 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.

2024 Subaru Solterra fuel economy and fuel cost

City
112.5 MPG
Highway
93.5 MPG
Combined
103 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$725
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Electricity
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2024 compared with other Solterra years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023No verdict100424 !103
2024No verdict50142103
2025No verdict042103

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Subaru Solterra reliable?
NHTSA lists 14 complaints and a complaint index of 50 for the 2024 Solterra, which ranks 2nd worst of the 3 model years with data. The top problem area is Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 43% of complaints.
Does the 2024 Subaru Solterra have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for the Panoramic View Monitor parking assist software and one for an HVAC control ECU issue affecting defrost/defog performance. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
What is the biggest complaint area for the 2024 Solterra?
Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues account for 6 of 14 complaints (43%), followed by Electrical System problems at 36%.
How does the 2024 Solterra compare to other model years?
The 2023 Solterra has a complaint index of 100 with 42 complaints and 4 recalls, while the 2025 model has an index of 0 with 4 complaints and 2 recalls. The 2024 sits in between at index 50.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Subaru Solterra?
EPA rates the 2024 Solterra at 103 MPG combined (112.5 city / 93.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $725.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.