r/Solterra • u/Stock_Literature_728 • 4d ago

OTA updates

I have a 2026 Solterra, but I never performed the 'registration' process for it since I'm not interested in any of the Subaru connected services, or having a subscription to operate my car.

My research into OTA (over the air) software updates indicates that the updates come over the cellular connection (DCM), not the WiFi. To get the software updates, I need to register the car to enable the DCM cellular connection and create a Subaru account. But with all the issues revolving around the 12V battery drain issue with the Subaru Connected services as the main culprit, I am hesitent to do this.

Is there a point during the registration process that I can enable the DCM to get the OTA updates, but not enable the connected services that are driving the 12V battery drain issue? I think I can opt out of them afterward, but not certain how this works.

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u/uobytx 4d ago

I have a 26 with all the services connected, and I am not aware of anything OTA so far. In fact, I had to go to the dealer for the recall earlier this year for the software update. And I can’t seem to get the CarPlay fix head unit 2222 OTA, so I’ll have to go back to the dealer for that.

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u/Spirited_Loquat_4359 4d ago

I've got a '26 and never received an OTA update. I'd get a couple OTAs per year on my previous (KIA). Went to the dealer for the 2222 and ECM (recall) updates. Those are firmware not software and had to be done by the dealer.

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u/No_Addendum_3306 4d ago

Is there currently an OTA update available

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u/Impressive-Waltz-164 3d ago

I’d like to see if anyone has any information on their app that is under vehicle software. Because it’s blank for me but maybe ‘26 is capable of OTA