The 2025 Subaru Solterra is associated with 4 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, accounting for 1 reports (25% of total complaints). EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 102 to 104 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 222–227 miles across 2 certified vehicle configurations.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 4 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 / 25%)
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 102–104 MPGe (2 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Solterra AWD 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 114 MPGe | 94 MPGe | 104 MPGe | 227 mi | $700 / yr |
| Solterra Limited/Touring AWD 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 111 MPGe | 93 MPGe | 102 MPGe | 222 mi | $750 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2025 Subaru Solterra provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 227 miles on a single battery charge.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| SUV AWD | | | | | 11.600000000000001% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 Subaru Solterra models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Defect Summary: 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."
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
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