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Lion Lemon

2023-2024 · Electric SUV

Subaru Solterra Lemon Law Attorney

Repeated problems with your Subaru Solterra? See whether California lemon law may provide a buyback or refund, replacement vehicle, or cash settlement.

Tell us about your Solterra's repair history. We'll review whether a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement may be available.

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Your Solterra may qualify if…

These are common indicators under California's Song-Beverly Act. An attorney reviews the full repair and warranty history before determining whether the firm can take a case.

You bought or leased the vehicle in California.

The problem arose while a manufacturer warranty covered the vehicle.

The dealer has had repeated repair opportunities, or the vehicle has spent significant time in the shop.

The defect continues and substantially affects the vehicle's use, value, or safety.

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Individual results vary and depend on the facts of each case. Past results do not guarantee a future outcome.

What happens next

Three straightforward steps

  1. 1

    Share your repair history

    Tell us about the defect, dealer visits, warranty, and time your Solterra spent in the shop.

  2. 2

    An attorney reviews it

    A licensed California attorney reviews the submitted information within 24 hours. The review is free and carries no obligation.

  3. 3

    We explain your options

    If the firm accepts the case, our attorneys handle manufacturer communications and pursue the remedy supported by the facts.

Why Subaru Solterra Owners Choose Lion Lemon

Attorney-Led Review

Every case is reviewed by a licensed California attorney within 24 hours — not a call center.

$0 Cost to You

Under California Civil Code §1794(d), the manufacturer pays our attorney fees when we win — not you.

California Focus

We only practice California lemon law. Every attorney on our team works on Song-Beverly Act cases daily.

We Handle the Paperwork

We draft your demand letter, negotiate with Subaru, and handle the filing — you focus on driving.

Why a warranty isn't enough

Your warranty vs. the lemon law

A warranty is a promise to attempt repairs. The lemon law is what protects you when those repairs never stick.

The manufacturer's warranty

  • The manufacturer decides which repairs to attempt.
  • It only obligates them to keep trying — not to actually fix the problem.
  • When the warranty ends, the manufacturer's repair obligation ends.

California's lemon law

  • Kicks in when repeated repairs don't fix a substantial defect.
  • Can require a refund, a replacement vehicle, or a cash settlement.
  • Your legal claim can survive after the warranty ends — if the defect was reported while it was in force.
  • When you win, the manufacturer pays your attorney fees — not you.
Explore Solterra defects, rights & FAQs

Common Subaru Solterra Problems

The Solterra's eAxle electric drive motor unit (front and rear) develops bearing noise and vibration at highway speeds, requiring complete drive unit replacement due to sealed bearing assemblies that cannot be individually serviced.
The battery management system (BMS) on the 71.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack triggers false low-state-of-charge warnings and limits available range, caused by cell voltage imbalance in specific modules within the battery pack.
A hub bolt loosening recall affects 2023 Solterra models where improperly torqued wheel hub bolts can cause wheel detachment, requiring full inspection and retorquing of all hub bolt assemblies per Subaru recall WRK-23.
The Solterra's DC fast-charging CCS port fails to initiate or maintain charging sessions above 100 kW due to communication protocol errors between the onboard charger control module and third-party DCFC stations.
The regenerative braking system exhibits inconsistent deceleration rates and an abrupt transition between regenerative and friction braking, caused by calibration issues in the brake-by-wire actuator control module.

Your California Lemon Law Rights

Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, if your Subaru Solterra has a substantial defect that cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, you may be entitled to:

  • Full refund of the purchase price
  • Replacement vehicle of comparable value
  • Cash compensation (cash-and-keep settlement)
  • Attorney's fees paid by the manufacturer

Subaru Solterra Lemon Law FAQ

Does California Lemon Law apply to the Subaru Solterra since it is an electric vehicle?

Yes. The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act applies to all new motor vehicles sold or leased in California, including battery electric vehicles like the Solterra. EV-specific components such as the battery pack, electric drive motors, and charging systems are all covered under the manufacturer's express warranty. The same repair attempt thresholds and consumer protections apply.

My Solterra's battery loses range much faster than advertised. Can I file a Lemon Law claim in California?

If the battery management system defect causes your Solterra to deliver substantially less range than Subaru's warranty specifications and the dealer has been unable to fix it, you may have a valid Song-Beverly Act claim. Subaru warrants the battery pack for 10 years or 100,000 miles, and significant capacity loss or BMS errors during that period constitute a warranty defect. Document the displayed range versus actual range on each occasion.

Can I pursue a Lemon Law claim if my Solterra was recalled for the hub bolt issue?

Yes. A recall is an acknowledgment by the manufacturer that a defect exists. If the recall repair was not performed properly, or if the problem recurs after the recall service, you can file a Song-Beverly Act claim. The hub bolt issue is a severe safety defect involving potential wheel detachment, so only two repair attempts are needed to trigger the lemon law presumption in California.

Does the Song-Beverly Act cover my Solterra's charging system problems?

Yes. The charging system, including the onboard charger module, CCS port, and associated control software, is covered under Subaru's factory warranty. If a defect prevents your Solterra from reliably DC fast charging and Subaru cannot resolve it in a reasonable number of repair attempts, this impairs the vehicle's use and value substantially. This is a strong basis for a lemon law claim under the Song-Beverly Act.

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