Subaru Solterra recalls

8 official safety recalls for the Subaru Solterra from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Battery control unit fault may cut drive power

    Reported June 18, 2026Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 26V39300020,991 vehicles affected

    A fault in the high-voltage battery control unit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the battery control unit software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
    Defect
    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.

  2. Parking assist software may affect rearview image

    Reported December 1, 2025Model years 2022–2025DVSA recall R/2025/484965 vehicles affected

    A software issue may briefly freeze the rearview image while reversing or prevent it from displaying on the next ignition start. The parking assist ECU software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SRT374 - Software update for Parking Assist ECU on certain 2023MY-2025MY Solterra
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the Parking Assist ECU software may cause (1) the rearview image to freeze briefly during the backing event if reverse is selected within a specific time after ignition is turned on; or (2) the rearview image not to display on the next ignition on if the ignition is turned on and off within a specific time
    Remedy
    Parking Assist ECU software to be updated.

  3. Rearview camera image may freeze or go blank

    Reported October 30, 2025Model years 2023–2025NHTSA campaign 25V7440001,024,407 vehicles affected

    A software error may freeze the rearview camera or leave the screen blank in reverse, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the parking assist software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
    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."
    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.

  4. Defroster may not clear the windscreen

    Reported October 1, 2025Model years 2022–2025DVSA recall R/2025/389895 vehicles affected

    A software fault may suspend heater operation and reduce defroster performance in some conditions. Frost, ice or fog may remain on the windscreen, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. The HVAC control ECU software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SRT372 Electric Compressor on 2023MY–2025MY Solterra
    Defect
    Due to the programming of the HVAC control ECU software under certain conditions such as a specific failure mode of the electric compressor the HVAC system will enter a failsafe mode that suspends the heater operation of the system and affects defroster function. In some cases when the vehicle is operated in certain low temperatures the defrosting performance reduces and may not remove frost ice and/or fog from the windshield glass. This can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash in certain driving conditions
    Remedy
    Update the HVAC control ECU software.

  5. Defroster and defogger may stop working

    Reported September 4, 2025Model years 2023–2025NHTSA campaign 25V57700094,320 vehicles affected

    During certain HVAC system faults, the defroster and defogger may stop working, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the HVAC control software and inspect the electrical compressor, replacing it if necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
    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.
    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 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.

  6. Forward camera software may disable collision system

    Reported July 15, 2024Model years 2022–2023DVSA recall R/2024/270811 vehicles affected

    A memory failure in the forward recognition camera may prevent the pre-collision system from activating on the next start, with warning lights, chimes and messages. The camera system will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SRT 360 - Software update for Forward Recognition Camera
    Defect
    On affected vehicles a programming issue within the forward recognition camera system could potentially result in memory failure during processing and the Pre Collision Systems (PCS) not activating on the next ignition cycle with audible chimes and visual warning lights and messages displayed on the instrument panel.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles the forward recognition camera system will be reprogrammed

  7. Hub bolts may loosen and wheels may detach

    Reported February 9, 2023Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 23V0640001,182 vehicles affected

    Do not drive: the maker advises not to drive affected vehicles until they are repaired.

    Improperly tightened hub bolts may loosen and allow a wheel to detach, causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to drive until repaired. Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts if necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    WHEELS:HUB
    Defect
    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Solterra vehicles. Improperly tightened hub bolts may loosen and cause the wheels to detach from the vehicle.
    Consequence
    Wheel detachment while driving can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been completed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the hub bolts, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-23.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  8. Wheel hub bolts may loosen and allow a wheel to detach

    Reported June 23, 2022Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 22V444000661 vehicles affected

    Do not drive: the maker advises not to drive affected vehicles until they are repaired.

    The wheel hub bolts may loosen after low-mileage use, allowing a wheel to detach and causing loss of vehicle control. Owners are advised not to drive until repaired. Dealers will replace the hub bolts and wheels free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    WHEELS:HUB
    Defect
    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Subaru Solterra and Toyota BZ4X vehicles. The hub bolts on the wheels may loosen, causing a wheel to detach from the vehicle after low-mileage use.
    Consequence
    A wheel detaching from a moving vehicle can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they are repaired. Dealers will replace the hub bolts and wheels, free of charge. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 27, 2022. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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