DecodedCarsSubaru Solterra
5 model years from 2023 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2023–2027
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 288 mi
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2025)
- Recalls
- 5 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2023 (42)
- Interest
- 10,960 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Solterra in brief
The 2026 Subaru Solterra is a small SUV powered by electricity and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 185 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,365 lb.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 288 miles and takes about 8 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Subaru Solterra has 5 model years in our data, from 2023 to 2027.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (30), unknown or other (20), forward collision avoidance › automatic emergency braking (9).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2023 is the year to avoid.
2023 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 5 campaigns and 77 owner complaints.
How the 2023 Solterra compares
The 2023 Subaru Solterra is a small SUV powered by electricity and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 185 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,365 lb.
About the Subaru Solterra
The Toyota bZ4X, marketed as simply the Toyota bZ in North America and Ireland since 2025, is a battery electric compact crossover SUV manufactured by Toyota. A Subaru version is marketed as the Subaru Solterra. Lexus also offers a sibling model of the bZ4X, the Lexus RZ.
From the Wikipedia article "Toyota bZ4X", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Solterra pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Solterra
14 owner complaints · 2 recalls · 2 crash reports
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2023 Solterra
42 owner complaints · 4 recalls · 5 crash reports
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 2 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Solterra changes by model year
- 2026
- Longest EV range up from 227 to 288 miles
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 5 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2026 Solterra
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | 43 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Honda CR-V | 40 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 38 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 35 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 23 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Subaru. How we calculate this →