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Subaru Solterra I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

2 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns: 2
of 2 versions affected: 2

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
71.4 kWh 218 ch intégrale (2022-2025)Electric · 218 hp	Wheels that can come loose (wheel hub bolt recall)
73.1 kWh 338 ch intégrale (restylage 2026)Electric · 338 hp	Battery control unit software (2026 recall)

Each campaign in detail

Wheels that can come loose (wheel hub bolt recall)
Manufacturer recall
As on the Toyota bZ4X, the wheel bolts could loosen, with a risk of a wheel detaching when cornering sharply, braking hard or accelerating. The repair consists of replacing the wheels and hub bolts. Subaru reissued a recall (1,182 vehicles from 2023 in the United States) because some repairs under the first recall had been done incorrectly. Check with the serial number that the recall work has been done.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
71.4 kWh 218 ch intégrale (2022-2025)
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Battery control unit software (2026 recall)
Manufacturer recall
A June 2026 recall concerns battery control unit software that can cause the electric drive system to shut down, with loss of drive power while driving; power steering and power brakes remain active. It targets 2025-2026 Solterras (around 4,757 vehicles in the United States, 395 in Australia); the fix is a free software update at a dealership. These figures do not directly concern France: check with a Subaru dealership.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
73.1 kWh 338 ch intégrale (restylage 2026)
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Škoda Enyaq I	0	3	3.5/5
Volkswagen ID.4 I	2	1	5.0/5
Tesla Model Y I	1	2	4.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Subaru Solterra I had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Subaru Solterra I: Wheels that can come loose (wheel hub bolt recall) ; Battery control unit software (2026 recall).

Which versions of the Subaru Solterra I are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Subaru Solterra I?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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