Subaru Recalls the Solterra EV Recall for Wheels Falling Off

Nice wheels, bad assembly…

Subaru of America today announced a safety recall on 2023 Subaru Solterra vehicles. The safety defect affects 1182 model year 2023 Subaru Solterra models that were made by Toyota, which also recalled sibling bZ4X models last June.

These Subaru vehicles were part of that earlier recall (NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V444000) requiring the replacement of original hub bolts so the wheels didn’t fall off. Do not drive a Solterra until the inspection and repair is completed. (autoinformed.com on: Toyota Subaru JV Spawns Global Debut of Solterra EV; Subaru 2023 Solterra Electric SUV Starts at $46,220)

Subaru said it has identified a problem with vehicles repaired at two un-named port locations by one particular team of contractors, also un-named. The teams did not properly complete the repair procedure resulting in the potential for significantly under-torqued hub bolts. Vehicles without the original hub bolt concern and vehicles repaired at other facilities are not affected.

For all potentially affected vehicles, Subaru retailers will inspect the hub bolts and, if necessary, re-torque to the specification at no cost to the customer as required by federal regulations. Customers will be instructed not to drive their vehicle and to contact their retailer to have the vehicle towed for inspection. Towing will be offered at no cost to the customer.

Vehicle owners will be contacted by mail. To find out if a vehicle is affected, please go to subaru.com/recalls. Vehicle owners can also visit NHTSA.gov/recalls and enter their 17-digit vehicle identification number for more information on this recall. Alternatively, call the Vehicle Safety Hotline 888-327-4236, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET; Hearing Impaired (TTY): 800-424-9153.