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Why some Subaru wheel recalls tell owners to park immediately
⚠ 2 of these recalls carry a do-not-drive advisory.
Two of Subaru's three wheel recalls hit the same vehicle for the same reason: hub bolts on the 2023 Solterra electric SUV. The June 2022 recall, filed by Toyota and covering the Solterra alongside the Toyota bZ4X, involves hub bolts that may loosen and let a wheel detach after only low-mileage use. A second recall in February 2023 covers 2023 Solterras with improperly tightened hub bolts that may loosen the same way. Both tell owners not to drive. The third is unrelated: 2025 Foresters equipped with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels may have wheels made with an incorrectly specified lug seat surface, so the wheel is improperly attached and vehicle stability can be lost.
Warning signs to watch for
- Usually no warning: both Solterra notices describe wheels that can detach with no advance sign.
- Hub bolts or wheel hardware that feel loose or will not stay tight.
- Sudden loss of vehicle stability, which is what the Forester notice ties to an improperly attached wheel.
- Trouble can appear very early — the Solterra and bZ4X hub bolts can loosen after low-mileage use.
Is it safe to keep driving?
Two of these are as strict as recalls get. Owners covered by the June 2022 Solterra and bZ4X hub bolt recall were advised not to drive their vehicles at all until they are repaired, and the February 2023 Solterra recall repeats that instruction. If your Solterra falls under either one, treat it as parked and arrange the repair. The 2025 Forester alloy wheel recall is different: Subaru did not tell owners to park the vehicle, but because a wheel that is not holding tight can cause a sudden loss of control, do not put it off.
What the free repair involves
All work is free of charge. Under the 2022 Solterra and bZ4X recall, dealers replace the hub bolts and the wheels. Under the February 2023 Solterra recall, dealers inspect the hub bolts and tighten them if necessary. For the 2025 Forester, dealers inspect the 18-inch alloy wheels and replace them as needed. None of these is a software or over-the-air fix.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 2 |
| high | 1 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-23 | Subaru Forester alloy wheels may be improperly attached | high |
| 2023-02-09 | Subaru Solterra wheels can come off while driving · do not drive | critical |
| 2022-06-23 | Subaru Solterra and Toyota bZ4X wheels can fall off · do not drive | critical |
Common questions
My 2023 Solterra shows up under both hub bolt recalls — what should I do?
Both notices advise owners not to drive until the repair is complete, so leave the vehicle parked. Contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 to arrange the work; one recall replaces hub bolts and wheels, the other inspects and tightens them.
Does the Forester recall cover every 2025 model?
No. It covers certain 2025 Foresters equipped with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, where the lug seat surface was made to the wrong specification. Dealers inspect and replace the wheels as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 28, 2025.
Why does the Toyota bZ4X appear in a Subaru wheel recall?
That June 2022 recall was filed by Toyota and covers certain 2023 Subaru Solterra and Toyota bZ4X vehicles together. Toyota advised owners of both not to drive until repaired, and dealers replace the hub bolts and wheels free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.