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2026 Subaru Solterra problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 10 complaints on file for the 2026 Subaru Solterra — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

10

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2026 compare to other Solterra years?

Solterra NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 highlighted80 complaints2023: 80 complaints2024: 25 complaints2025: 5 complaints2026: 10 complaints
Solterra NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2026 Subaru Solterra problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System440%
Other440%
Driver Assistance110%
Lighting110%

Does the 2026 Subaru Solterra have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V393000Electrical SystemJune 18, 2026 · 20,991 units

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 are expected to be mailed August 3, 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“There’s an issue with car play disconnecting phone my phone. The microphone cuts out and I cannot safely make phone calls or use phone commands. I’m basically forced to pull over so I can use my phone. Subaru has been aware of this issue for months now and should have disclosed it to me prior…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 9, 2026

“Phone calls constantly get dropped using hands free CarPlay, requiring me to switch to using my phone manually on the call. Big safety issue. I see online in numerous forums that this is an issue with Subaru use of CarPlay. It is not the phone, and I have tried every fix suggested.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 2, 2026

“Malfunction of the lane keeping assistance - I have had two incidents, where the second has resulted in damage to the vehicle. First incident, lane assist (passive) system jerked me off of an exit lane into the rumble strips before I could correct. (no damage done) This was approx. Mid-late…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · February 3, 2026

“The low beams headlights, when you go over a bump they visibly shake, it is distracting. I checked forums and other owners are complaining of same problem with this model.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · May 18, 2026

2026 Subaru Solterra — common questions

Is the 2026 Subaru Solterra reliable?

The record is thin — 10 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2026 Solterra problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (4 complaints), electrical system (4 complaints), driver assistance (1 complaints).

Does the 2026 Subaru Solterra have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2026 Subaru Solterra. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Subaru Solterra years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Solterra years to avoid are 2023. The cleanest record among Solterra years belongs to 2025.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.