This page covers 2 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 Subaru Solterra.
104 MPGe combined
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2023 to 2025 Subaru Solterra received a five-star overall rating from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. The electric SUV earned five stars in frontal crash, side crash, and side pole crash tests. It received four stars in rollover testing. NHTSA applies these ratings across model years until a significant redesign occurs, so this assessment covers the entire 2023 to 2025 range shown.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2025 Subaru Solterra has two recalls, both affecting driver visibility: one can disable the defroster and defogger during certain HVAC faults, and one can cause the rearview camera to freeze or go blank while reversing.
When the climate system's electric compressor fails, it can take the defroster and defogger down with it, leaving windows fogged or iced over with no way to clear them. On vehicles equipped with the Panoramic View Monitor, a software error can cause the rearview camera to display a frozen image or a blank screen when backing up, removing the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the Panoramic View Monitor system may cause the rearview camera to freeze or go blank when backing up, blocking your rear visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the parking assist software at no cost to restore proper rearview camera function.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When the HVAC system experiences certain faults, like electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger may stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the HVAC control software and inspect the electrical compressor, replacing it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
