2023 Subaru Solterra electrical system problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2023 Subaru Solterra — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“November 1, 2024 (46,750 Miles): Vehicle suffered an initial internal high-voltage electric A/C compressor meltdown (Diagnostic Trouble Code B14721C). The authorized dealership replaced the compressor under warranty but left the original, contaminated micro-channel condenser assembly in the…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
“The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Solterra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, while attempting to start to the vehicle, the horn sounded unexpectedly. Several warnings lights illuminated, and the gear shifter failed to shift to drive(D). A dealer was contacted. The…”
filed Mar 23, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Bulletin outlines the diagnostic procedures to be followed when identifying dark current/parasitic draw concerns caused by third-party mobile applications on Solterra, Trailseeker, and Uncharted vehicles. (This is…
15-334-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2026This Bulletin outlines the diagnostic procedures to be followed when identifying dark current/parasitic draw concerns caused by third-party mobile applications on Solterra vehicles. (This is an revised version of the…
15-334-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 30, 2026This bulletin provides information on how to identify which high voltage battery repairs can be performed at the retailer level.
19-02-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2026This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns.
15-309-23R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 6, 2026
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Subaru Solterra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.