Subaru Solterra
The Subaru Solterra is a five-seat electric SUV measuring 4,691 mm in length with a kerb weight of 2,098 kg. It is powered by an electric motor producing 80 kW and has a top speed of 160 km/h. In Norway, 429 units were registered in 2022, the model's first year on the market.
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Body type | SUV |
| Fuel | Electric |
| Engine power | 148 kW (198 hp) |
| Kerb weight | 2,116 kg |
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Model years (US) | 2023–2026 |
| Length | 4,690 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 21 European countries that registered the Subaru Solterra in 2025 (1,191 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations in Norway
Number of Subaru Solterra registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Subaru Solterra cars registered for the first time across 21 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Norway | 468 |
| Germany | 162 |
| Sweden | 133 |
| Denmark | 102 |
| Italy | 74 |
| Finland | 65 |
| Spain | 47 |
| France | 29 |
| Austria | 27 |
| Iceland | 22 |
| Belgium | 16 |
| Slovakia | 10 |
| Latvia | 9 |
| Lithuania | 8 |
| Estonia | 4 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Generations
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 43 complaints for the Subaru Solterra, most often about electrical system, forward collision avoidance, unknown or other, vehicle speed control. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).
Recalls & safety
1 recall recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 8 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Subaru Solterra. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-01-09
- WHEELS:HUBUS · NHTSAModel year 2023⚠ Fire risk: park outside / stop driving
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.
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 were mailed June 27, 2022. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA campaign 22V444000 · reported 23/06/2022
- WHEELS:HUBUS · NHTSAModel year 2023⚠ Fire risk: park outside / stop driving
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 letters are expected to mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-23.
NHTSA campaign 23V064000 · reported 09/02/2023
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS · NHTSAModel year 2025
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."
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.
NHTSA campaign 25V744000 · reported 30/10/2025
- VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEMUS · NHTSAModel year 2025
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 25V577000 · reported 04/09/2025
- VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEMUS · NHTSAModel year 2024
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 25V577000 · reported 04/09/2025
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS · NHTSAModel year 2024
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."
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.
NHTSA campaign 25V744000 · reported 30/10/2025
- VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEMUS · NHTSAModel year 2023
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 25V577000 · reported 04/09/2025
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS · NHTSAModel year 2023
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."
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.
NHTSA campaign 25V744000 · reported 30/10/2025
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Subaru recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Subaru Solterra?
- The Subaru Solterra has a rated top speed of 160 km/h.
- How much power does the Subaru Solterra have?
- The Subaru Solterra produces 148 kW (198 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Subaru Solterra?
- The Subaru Solterra is 4,690 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and 1,650 mm tall.
- How much does the Subaru Solterra weigh?
- The Subaru Solterra has a kerb weight of about 2,116 kg.
- How many seats does the Subaru Solterra have?
- The Subaru Solterra has 5 seats.