2024 Subaru Solterra Safety Report
2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2024 Subaru Solterra
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2024 Subaru Solterra. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (2) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Low (13) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 1 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Forward Collision Avoidance | Compare forward collision avoidance issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2025 | Compare against the 2025 Subaru Solterra with 2 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2023 | Check the 2023 Subaru Solterra before buying across this generation. |
Subaru Solterra Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Subaru Solterra years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Subaru Solterra | 2 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2023 Subaru Solterra | 25 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2024 Subaru Solterra Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2024 Subaru Solterra, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Forward Collision Avoidance
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Forward Collision Avoidance issues Subaru onlyVisibility,Back Over Prevention
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Visibility,Back Over Prevention issues Subaru onlyPower Train,Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control issues Subaru onlyVisibility/Wiper
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Visibility/Wiper issues Subaru onlyElectrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Subaru onlyElectrical System,Lane Departure
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Lane Departure issues Subaru onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2024 Subaru Solterra
Reliability Score
The 2024 Subaru Solterra receives a reliability score of 5 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2024 Subaru Solterra
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2024 Subaru Solterra
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2024 Subaru Solterra:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance The system can be overly sensitive, causing the car to swerve inadvertently. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Lane Departure The feature is overly sensitive, often adjusting the car when not needed. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Power Train And Electrical System Issues include progressive loss of power and electrical system problems, affecting vehicle speed control and facial recognition. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Facial Recognition The system often cannot see the driver, leading to the vehicle stopping unexpectedly. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2024 Subaru Solterra:
Issues with the forward collision avoidance system have been reported.
Lane departure feature is overly sensitive and can cause unintended swerving.
There have been reports of progressive loss of power.
Electrical system issues, including vehicle speed control and facial recognition, have been reported.
Recall Details for the 2024 Subaru Solterra
The following 2 recalls have been issued for the 2024 Subaru Solterra by NHTSA:
Summary: 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."
Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Sub...
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2024 Subaru Solterra
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2024 Subaru Solterra with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Solterra. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V577000 (VISIBILITY) and 25V744000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repairs. However, the contact was informed that the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The contact stated that the man...
On December 15, 2025, driving on a highway in low temperatures, my 2024 Subaru Solterra (VIN: [XXX] ) experienced a progressive loss of power. At 9:20 a.m., I departed NYC for Amenia, NY (91 miles). The range showed ~130 miles (no AC). For the first ~70 miles, the range indicator consistently remained higher than miles-to-destination, confirming sufficient charge to arrive safely. Around mile 70...
The air conditioning has stopped working and after 30 days has not been repaired. Visibility issues during cold conditions
Lane departure feature is overly sensitive, often adjusts the car when not needed and has made car swerve inadvertently
This car has been having issues with the facial recognition. It consistently cannot see my face when I am looking forward, and always manages to give me an alert when looking in my mirrors or doing a lane change. I am concerned that due to the a out of highway driving I do, that the car will Stop on the Interstate, causing a major accident
I am writing to file a formal safety complaint regarding my 2024 Subaru Solterra. On 09 Aug 2025, while driving, my vehicle displayed “EV System Malfunction” and “Drive Start Control Malfunction” alerts simultaneously. Although the vehicle was still drivable, this combination of warnings is alarming, as it suggests a possible high-voltage system fault or drive control failure. The AC is not worki...
2 Items: 1st is the facial recognition camera, which causes the vehicle to stop if it can't see the driver. The recognition camera has often indicated an inability to see my face or my wife's face when she has been driving. On June 30th when returning home from work I had the driver's window open with bright sunlight, which fell fully on the camera, which totally failed to see my face, stopping th...
CAR INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED WHEN PARKING. RESULTS $17,000 DAMAGES AND STAGE TWO WHIPLASH. DEALER INSPECTED BLACK BOX AND CLAIMED ACCELERATOR WAS INADVERTENTLY PUSHED FULL THROTTLE, WHICH IS IMPOSSIBLE AS MY WIFE ISN'T TALL ENOUGH TO PUSH FULL THROTTLE. SUBURU WILL NOT SHARE THE RESULTS OF THE TEST SO ASSUME A COVERUP AT THIS POINT AS MY WIFE SWEARS SHE DID NOT PUSH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. MANY...
I have had the car since December of 2024, the car was a new lease. The battery has failed twice - once in January, and again last week. This has left me stranded twice, the battery failure occurs with no warning, it is running one hour, and the next it is dead. When I took it to the dealership, they said they replaced the battery, the new battery is now doing the same thing. The car also mislead...
Traveling approx 35mph I carefully went left to avoid a pedestrian walking on the rh line. Vehicle immediately and without warning pulled very hard to the right directly towards pedestrian. Many other instances of vehicle attempting to drive off the side of the road due to line drifting off and vehicle attempting to follow rh lane marking.
I purchased the 2024 Subaru Solterra in May of 2024, had no issues with the vehicle. In late June my cell phone was hacked, and malicious malware was installed, confirmed by my phone provided. Soon after that the vehicle started displaying signs of possibly being infected as well. Safety setting were changed, the vehicle was doing things I had not experienced and was difficult to control. I con...
During a large rainstorm [XXX] in Colorado Springs, CO when driving through water amid the downpour, the front fabric like wheel well liners came loose and caught underneath the vehicle causing the front plastic undercarriage cover to also come loose. Despite the rain and lightning, and to mitigate any further damage to the vehicle or safety risks to occupants, pulled over and removed the dragging...
Adaptive cruise control gave out, due to air conditioning compressor failure
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2024 Subaru Solterra
Has the 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA been recalled?
Yes, the 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA has 2 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA have?
The 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA has 13 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 1 involved crashes. 1 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA?
The 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA involve forward collision avoidance (2 complaints), visibility,back over prevention (1 complaints), power train,electrical system,vehicle speed control (1 complaints). Other affected components include visibility/wiper, electrical system,vehicle speed control,forward collision avoidance, electrical system,lane departure.
How many crash reports does the 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA have?
There are 1 crash reports associated with the 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA out of 13 total complaints (7.7% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA have?
There are no fire reports for the 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA.
How many injuries are reported for the 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA?
1 injury has been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA is generally recommended. It has 13 complaints, 2 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA?
The components with the most failures on the 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA are: 1. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (2 complaints), 2. VISIBILITY,BACK OVER PREVENTION (1 complaints), 3. POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1 complaints), 4. VISIBILITY/WIPER (1 complaints), 5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1 complaints). FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE is the single most-reported problem area with 2 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA?
Be cautious with the forward collision avoidance and lane departure features, as they can be overly sensitive. Regularly check the vehicle's power train and electrical systems for any issues. The 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA has 13 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA?
The 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA receives a reliability score of 5/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 13 owner complaints, 2 recalls, and 1 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Forward Collision Avoidance and Lane Departure.
What are the known issues with the 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA?
Known issues with the 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA include: Forward Collision Avoidance, Lane Departure, Power Train and Electrical System, Facial Recognition. These are based on patterns found across 13 NHTSA complaints. 2 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any known issues with the forward collision avoidance system?
Yes, the system can be overly sensitive, causing the car to swerve inadvertently.
What are the common electrical system issues reported?
Issues include progressive loss of power and problems with vehicle speed control and facial recognition.
Can the lane departure feature cause problems?
Yes, it can be overly sensitive and often adjusts the car when not needed.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious with the forward collision avoidance and lane departure features, as they can be overly sensitive. Regularly check the vehicle's power train and electrical systems for any issues.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2024 Subaru Solterra
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2024 Subaru Solterra. The data includes 13 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 2 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 1 reported crashes, 1 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2024 Subaru Solterra an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16