2023 Subaru Solterra Wheel Hub Recall (22V444)
Toyota Motor Corporation · 661 vehicles · Reported June 23, 2022
Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 661 2023 Subaru Solterra; 2023 Toyota BZ4X vehicles. The hub bolts on the wheels may loosen, causing a wheel to detach from the vehicle after low-mileage use. A wheel detaching from a moving vehicle can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The manufacturer is telling owners not to drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done.
Recall 22V444 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V444000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 22TA06 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 23, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Vehicles | 2023 Subaru Solterra; 2023 Toyota BZ4X |
| Units affected | 661 |
| Component | Wheels > Hub |
| Safety risk | A wheel detaching from a moving vehicle can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Interim notice issued; remedy may now be available, check NHTSA for current status |
What is wrong with the 2023 Subaru Solterra in recall 22V444?
The hub bolts on the wheels may loosen, causing a wheel to detach from the vehicle after low-mileage use.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Subaru Solterra and Toyota BZ4X vehicles. The hub bolts on the wheels may loosen, causing a wheel to detach from the vehicle after low-mileage use.
Is it safe to drive a 2023 Solterra with recall 22V444?
No. NHTSA lists recall 22V444 as a Do Not Drive recall. Leave the vehicle parked until the repair is done.
NHTSA lists this as a Do Not Drive recall. The manufacturer is telling owners not to drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. Call the dealer and ask for a tow and a loaner or rental.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A wheel detaching from a moving vehicle can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V444?
Recall 22V444 covers 661 vehicles: 2023 Subaru Solterra; 2023 Toyota BZ4X.
NHTSA lists 661 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Subaru | Solterra |
| 2023 | Toyota | BZ4X |
What is the fix for the Solterra wheel hub recall?
An interim notice went out first. Check NHTSA to see if the final repair is now available for your VIN.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they are repaired. Dealers will replace the hub bolts and wheels, free of charge. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 27, 2022. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Manufacturer recall number: 22TA06.
When was recall 22V444 announced?
Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 22V444 to NHTSA on June 23, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| June 23, 2022 | Toyota Motor Corporation filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V444000. |
This recall was filed 52 months ago. If your Solterra was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Solterra is part of recall 22V444?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V444 is open on your Solterra, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V444000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Solterra owners do about recall 22V444?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V444000 applies to your Solterra.
- Do not drive the vehicle. Ask the dealer to arrange a tow and a loaner.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Subaru dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the hub happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Solterra owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 8 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.
Since recall 22V444 was reported on June 23, 2022, owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the suspension, wheels and tires on these vehicles. 2 of them (29%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the suspension, wheels and tires and were received on or after June 23, 2022, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related suspension, wheels and tires issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 62 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 8 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 Subaru Solterra: 42 complaints in total, 2 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2023 Toyota BZ4X: 20 complaints in total, 6 about the suspension, wheels and tires
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
Toyota re-installed the accessory wheel locks that does not meet the design requirements of the new hub bolts per FAQ page 1 of 2; Q2B of this SAFETY RECALL 22TA06 – Remedy Notice. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCMN-22V444-6442.pdf and Critical Note at the bottom of page 8 on the attached "BZ4X Fix" document.
2023 Toyota BZ4X owner, MD, NHTSA complaint 11496319, filed December 6, 2022
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota BZ4X equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Electric Drive 2, Tire Size: 215/50/R20, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds above 50 MPH, the vehicle experienced severe shaking and abnormal vibration.
2023 Toyota BZ4X owner, OH, NHTSA complaint 11708384, filed January 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota BZ4X equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire Line: Turanza EL450, Tire Size: 235/50/R20, DOT Number: EJYB. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the low tire pressure warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, prompting her to pull to the shoulder of the roadway.
2023 Toyota BZ4X owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11576045, filed March 7, 2024
Can recall 22V444 make my Solterra a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this hub recall means their Solterra qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Suspension, wheel and tire defects can affect handling and control. Clunks, pulling and vibration that return after a repair point to a defect that has not been fixed.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2023 Subaru Solterra has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
A recall with no fix can support a buyback on its own.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V444
Did the recall 22V444 fix work?
Since recall 22V444 was reported on June 23, 2022, owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the suspension, wheels and tires on these vehicles. 2 of them (29%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 22V444000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Solterra is part of recall 22V444000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V444000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Subaru, Toyota. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.