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2023 Subaru Solterra

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Solterra.

The 2023 Subaru Solterra stands as the debut model year in the vehicle’s three-year production span, carrying a reliability profile defined by 25 owner complaints and two distinct recalls. Reported issues cluster most densely in Vehicle Speed Control and Forward Collision Avoidance systems, accounting for the bulk of the documented grievances against this first-generation entry. Within the 2023–2025 model range, the 2023 model year registers the highest complaint volume—25 cases versus the 2025 low of four—establishing it as the baseline against which subsequent model years show marked improvement for researchers tracking longitudinal quality trends.

Model year202520242023

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque103.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

Tire size235/50R20 100VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length184.6 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight4365 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Solterra of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.3–6.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.30 sec — 2026 Touring XT
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024Touring Elec 72.8-kWh6.00 sec14.70 sec215 hpAWD
2024Touring Elec 72.8-kWh6.10 sec14.70 sec215 hpAWD
2024Touring Elec 72.8-kWh6.20 sec14.80 sec215 hpAWD
2026Touring XT Elec 74.7-kWh4.30 sec13.00 secAWD
2026Touring XT Elec 74.7-kWh4.40 sec13.00 secAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103.0 ft-lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the coolant at 120,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 120,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 170,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2023 Subaru Solterra represents the debut year of this generation, and its federal record shows a clear downward trend in complaints over time, dropping from 25 in 2023 to 13 in 2024 and just 4 in 2025. Recalls remain steady at two per year across all three model years, while Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) peaked at 113 in 2024 before falling to 53 in 2025, suggesting Subaru actively refined the platform after the initial launch. As the first model year, 2023 carries the highest complaint volume, with reported issues frequently involving the Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes, and Forward Collision Avoidance systems, alongside four crash-related complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. Falling at the very beginning of this downward arc implies that 2023 models experienced early teething issues that were likely addressed in subsequent years. For a used buyer, this makes the 2023 Solterra a viable but slightly riskier purchase than a 2024 or 2025 model, so it is worth buying only if the price reflects its first-year status and the two recalls have been properly completed.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
111
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
25
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 25 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance2
Unknown Or Other2
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance2
Suspension,Power Train,Electrical System1
Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine1
Service Brakes,Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Visibility1
Electrical System,Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V444000Wheels:HubReported 23/06/2022

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… 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…

23V064000Wheels:HubReported 09/02/2023

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. 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 111 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SubaruNet Announcement2025-07-16Electrical SystemThis OTA is released to address Telematic functions that may stop working after a certain…
07-210-22R2025-07-14Electrical SystemThis Service Information Bulletin announces the precautionary measures to be followed in…
10-105-25R2025-07-10Electrical System"This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air…
17-17-13R2025-07-10Electrical SystemThis Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality.
SubaruNet Annoucement2025-06-27Unknown Or OtherThis announcment provides information on the release of the latest software updates to…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Solterra. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2023 Solterra have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.