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2025 Subaru Solterra Problems: 20 Known Issues
2025 model year · 980+ owner reports · Updated September 2026
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According to Au7o's analysis of 980+ owner reports, the 2025 Subaru Solterra has 20 documented known issues, with 4 rated critical. The most serious are Wheel Hub Bolt Loosening (Recall 23V-085) ($0-$0 repair), Recall 25V577000: Defroster and Defogger Can Stop Working During an HVAC Fault, HVAC Electric A/C Compressor Fault Disables Defroster/Defogger (Recall 25V577 / WRD-25) and Rearview (Panoramic View Monitor) Camera Freezes or Goes Blank in Reverse (Recall 25V744 / WRE25). The most commonly reported issue is DC Fast Charging Failures and Slow Charging Speeds with 560 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $250 to $1,800. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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.
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."
WHEELS:HUB
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.
WHEELS:HUB
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
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According to Au7o's analysis of 980+ owner reports, the 2025 Subaru Solterra has 20 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Wheel Hub Bolt Loosening (Recall 23V-085), Recall 25V577000: Defroster and Defogger Can Stop Working During an HVAC Fault, HVAC Electric A/C Compressor Fault Disables Defroster/Defogger (Recall 25V577 / WRD-25). Of these, 4 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2025 Subaru Solterra has 20 known issues documented across 980+ owner reports. 4 issues are rated critical: Wheel Hub Bolt Loosening (Recall 23V-085) and Recall 25V577000: Defroster and Defogger Can Stop Working During an HVAC Fault and HVAC Electric A/C Compressor Fault Disables Defroster/Defogger (Recall 25V577 / WRD-25) and Rearview (Panoramic View Monitor) Camera Freezes or Goes Blank in Reverse (Recall 25V744 / WRE25). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Subaru Solterra issues range from $0 to $1,800, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Wheel Hub Bolt Loosening (Recall 23V-085), typically costs $0-$0 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
The Solterra was subject to a stop-sale and recall (NHTSA 23V-085) for hub bolts that can loosen during driving. The hub bolts connecting the wheel hub assembly to the steering knuckle were not properly torqued from the factory, and the bolt material specification was found to be… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Subaru is recalling 2023-2025 Solterra models under NHTSA campaign 25V577000 (Subaru's own recall number is WRD-25). On the Solterra, defrosting and defogging are handled by the same climate system that heats and cools the cabin, so when that system suffers certain HVAC faults -… Severity: high.
A software error in the Solterra's HVAC control unit can leave the windshield defroster and defogger inoperative after an electric A/C compressor fault, reducing visibility in cold or humid conditions. Subaru's bulletin ties the compressor fault to metal contamination of the comp… Severity: high.
A software error in the Panoramic View Monitor system can cause the backup camera to freeze on a prior frame or show a blank screen when reverse is selected, especially shortly after ignition-on or a quick off/on cycle. The loss of a live rear image makes the vehicle non-complian… Severity: high.
Solterra owners report frequent DC fast charging (CCS) session failures, where the vehicle stops charging prematurely, fails to initiate a charging session, or charges at significantly reduced speeds. The Solterra's maximum DC fast charge rate is 150 kW, but many owners report be… Repairs typically run $0-$200. Severity: medium.
Despite being an EV with a large high-voltage battery, the Solterra relies on a small 12V auxiliary battery to power control modules and enable the vehicle to 'start.' This 12V battery drains quickly when the vehicle sits for more than 5-7 days, or when various modules fail to en… Repairs typically run $0-$350. Severity: medium.
The Solterra shares its e-TNGA platform with the Toyota bZ4X and inherits its conservative battery thermal management. DC fast charging speeds peak at approximately 100 kW initially but rapidly taper as the battery warms up, with real-world 10-80% charge times often exceeding 60… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
The Subaru Solterra is built alongside its Toyota counterpart, and 2023-2025 Solterras equipped with the Panoramic View Monitor are included in NHTSA recall 25V744000 - a campaign filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing that also covers a range of Toyota and Lexus model… Severity: medium.
The Solterra ships with low-profile original-equipment tires (18-inch on lower trims, 20-inch on Limited/Touring) that owners report are easily damaged by curbs and potholes (sidewall cuts, punctures) and can wear quickly/unevenly. One owner reported a sidewall cut all the way to… Repairs typically run $250-$1,600. Severity: medium.
The Solterra (EPA-rated ~222-228 miles depending on trim/year) delivers well below its advertised range in sustained highway and cold-weather use. Owners report ~180-210 miles of real highway range at 70-75 mph in mild weather, dropping to roughly 130-150 usable miles in cold win… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
Owners frequently report wireless Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth failing to connect or dropping out. A common, repeatable pattern is CarPlay refusing to auto-reconnect after a remote start / remote climate session; other owners see spotty Bluetooth that blocks calls and audio with n… Repairs typically run $0-$200. Severity: medium.
The Solterra Connect / MySubaru app is a persistent pain point: owners report the Remote Climate page failing to open (it flashes then reverts to the previous screen), scheduled preconditioning not firing, charge/state-of-charge status not updating without manual refresh, frequen… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
The recessed charge-port door on the Solterra collects rainwater and car-wash water in its cup-shaped pocket; in freezing temperatures the door freezes shut or the internal latch plunger/actuator sticks, preventing charging. Owners also report the opposite failure - a persistent… Repairs typically run $0-$350. Severity: medium.
When the traction battery is cold or at a high state of charge, the Solterra sharply limits or disables regenerative braking and displays a 'Regenerative Braking Limited' message — sometimes while the dash regen indicator still reads full. Owners accustomed to one-pedal/S-pedal d… Severity: medium.
EyeSight-equipped Subarus including the Solterra are subject to NHTSA complaints and a class-action lawsuit (preliminarily settled in 2025) alleging the pre-collision/automatic emergency braking system can brake hard with no real obstacle ('phantom braking'), particularly on curv… Severity: medium.
Solterra owners report the front windshield chips and cracks readily from routine road debris, with small stone chips spreading into full cracks quickly. Because the forward driver-assist camera is mounted to the glass, any replacement requires a precise front-camera (ADAS) recal… Repairs typically run $1,000-$1,800. Severity: medium.
Solterra owners in cold climates report the cabin heating is slow to warm up and often blows cool air from the vents while driving in freezing temperatures. The 2023 model relies on a high-draw (7 kW-plus) resistance heater that hammers range; 2024+ added a heat pump primarily to… Repairs typically run $0-$1,500. Severity: medium.
Separate from the pre-collision phantom-braking complaints, owners report the EyeSight lane-centering/lane-keep assist wandering or 'ping-ponging' back and forth between lane markers, especially on faded or poorly painted roads and in construction zones. The system can hug one li… Repairs typically run $0-$200. Severity: low.
New-owner reports of cabin squeaks and rattles are common, most notably from the plastic surround holding the overhead map lights and SOS button, vibrating exterior door mirrors, and trim around the front-passenger and driver rear doors. The silent EV powertrain makes these plast… Repairs typically run $0-$250. Severity: low.
Owners and reviewers describe the Solterra's ride as firm or 'busy' over broken pavement, most pronounced on Limited/Touring trims with the larger 20-inch wheels and lower-profile tires. Because there is no engine noise to mask it, tire roar and road noise are more prominent than… Repairs typically run $0-$800. Severity: low.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.