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Subaru Solterra: Battery Warranty

High-voltage battery coverage

Model yearTermCapacity
20238 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes firstRetention of 70% or more of the original battery capacity over that period
20248 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes firstRetention of 70% or more of the original battery capacity over that period
20258 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes firstRetention of 70% or more of the original battery capacity over that period
20268 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes firstRetention of 70% or more of the original battery capacity over that period
  • The coverage is the Battery and Electric Drive Unit Limited Warranty. It covers repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the high voltage battery pack, the AC/DC inverter, the DC/DC converter, and the transmission and electric motor assemblies.
  • Subaru's capacity footnote, in every booklet from 2023 through 2026: "Like all the lithium-ion batteries, high voltage battery capacity will decrease over time and with use, thus gradual capacity loss with time and use is expected and considered normal wear."
  • The 2026 booklet's coverage summary adds: "If any high voltage battery is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Subaru. This is your high voltage battery warranty."

Coverage at a glance

ItemAnswer
Repair standardDefective parts are repaired or, at the option of Subaru or the Authorized Subaru Retailer, replaced with new or remanufactured parts, without charge for labor and materials
Subaru's discretionThe measurement method used to determine the high voltage battery capacity, the decision whether to repair, replace, or provide reconditioned or remanufactured parts, and the condition of any such parts are at Subaru's sole discretion
Transfers to a second ownerYes. "Every owner of the vehicle during the warranty period shall be entitled to the benefits of these warranties." Subaru recommends and requests that a new owner promptly send written notice of the transfer of ownership to Subaru
Clock startsThe date the vehicle is delivered to the first retail purchaser; for a vehicle used as a demonstrator or company vehicle before retail sale, the date it was first placed in such service
Which carsImported or distributed by Subaru of America and sold to the first retail purchaser by an Authorized Subaru Retailer in the United States; repairs must be performed by an Authorized Subaru Retailer located in the United States
Who makes the warrantySubaru of America, Inc. (the 2026 booklet reads "Subaru"); for vehicles delivered in Hawaii, SUBARU Hawaii
TowingTo the nearest Authorized Subaru Retailer if the vehicle cannot be driven due to a defect covered by these warranties

What is not covered

Among the exclusions in every booklet from 2023 through 2026:

  • The cost of parts or labor involved in performing any normal maintenance services; normal deterioration or fading of paint, soft trim, cosmetic and appearance items.
  • Any part which malfunctions, fails or is damaged due to any unauthorized alteration or modification, or improper repairs or adjustments not approved or recommended by Subaru.
  • Any part which malfunctions, fails or is damaged due to objects striking the vehicle, road hazards, whether on or off the road, accident, fire, neglect, abuse or any other cause beyond the control of Subaru.
  • Damage to a covered component directly caused by the failure of a non-covered part, accessory or occurrence.
  • Damage to any component that is the result of operating the vehicle in any competition or racing event.
  • Any part which malfunctions, fails or is damaged due to a failure to follow the operating instructions in the Owner's Manual or the Schedule of Recommended Inspection and Maintenance Services in the booklet.
  • Damage caused by airborne fallout, salt, water, flooding, hail, windstorm, lightning, extreme temperatures, or any other environmental cause.
  • Except for emergency repairs, labor and material expenses for repairs performed at any facility other than an Authorized Subaru Retailer.
  • Any part which malfunctions, fails or is damaged due to commercial use of the vehicle, unless this exclusion is expressly waived in writing by Subaru.

The vehicle is not eligible for warranty coverage if the vehicle identification number is altered or cannot be read; if the vehicle has been declared a total loss or sold for salvage purposes; if the vehicle has been dismantled, destroyed or changed in such a manner that constitutes a material alteration of its original construction; if the odometer mileage has been changed so that mileage cannot be readily determined.

See it for yourself

Scope note

US market, model years 2023 through 2026, from the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet Subaru lists on its owners site for each year. The booklet delivered with a specific car is the authority for that car.