2025 Subaru Solterra Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#3 most-complained of 3 Solterra years
The 2025 Subaru Solterra has 4 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls, with a complaint index of 0, ranking 3rd out of 3 model years. Reported issues span electrical, suspension, transmission, and visibility systems, but no crashes, fires, or injuries were recorded.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 103
- 112.5 city / 93.5 hwy
Top 2025 Subaru Solterra problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System1 (25%)
- Other1 (25%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (25%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (25%)
What owners report
- Left front suspension makes a clicking noise over speed bumps or when the approach angle changes, mainly between 15 and 25 MPH.
- A Level 2 home charging session led to an electrical failure, damaging the charging connector and causing arcing between conductors.
- The windshield shows visible distortion that some owners say causes carsickness for the driver or front passenger.
2025 Subaru Solterra recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
2025 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.
2025 compared with other Solterra years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Subaru Solterra reliable?
- NHTSA lists 4 complaints for the 2025 Solterra with a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the 3 model years with data, suggesting fewer reported problems relative to other Solterra years.
- Does the 2025 Subaru Solterra have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for the Panoramic View Monitor camera system and one for an HVAC control ECU software issue. Neither is marked do-not-drive.
- What is the top problem area for the 2025 Solterra?
- Electrical System complaints make up 25% of reported issues, tied with Suspension, Transmission & Powertrain, and Visibility & Wipers, each also at 25%.
- How does the 2025 Solterra compare to other years?
- The 2025 model has a complaint index of 0, compared to 100 for 2023 and 50 for 2024, and ranks 3rd worst (best) of 3 years.
- How fuel efficient is the 2025 Subaru Solterra?
- EPA rates it at 103 MPG combined (112.5 city / 93.5 highway) with an annual fuel cost of $725.