2014 Subaru Crosstrek recalls and problems

The 2014 Subaru Crosstrek has 1 recall and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

How the 2014 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 15 Crosstrek model years — 13th most.

1recalls
16complaints
2crashes
1fires
0injuries
60,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Exterior Lighting

Feb 28, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V149000 · 1,303,530 vehicles

Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.

Risk: Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy & notes

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train7
Unknown or other3
Electrical System2
Engine2
Exterior Lighting2
Service Brakes2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Structure1
Suspension1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2017: 4 complaints20172018: 4 complaints20182019: 8 complaints20198

2014 vs. other Subaru Crosstrek years

2012: 2 complaints20122013: 26 complaints2014: 16 complaints20142015: 17 complaints2016: 133 complaints20162017: 96 complaints2018: 195 complaints20182019: 288 complaints2882020: 71 complaints20202021: 115 complaints2022: 32 complaints20222023: 36 complaints2024: 121 complaints20242025: 48 complaints2026: 11 complaints202611

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2014. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek, the latest from Feb 28, 2019 (exterior lighting). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (7), unknown or other (3), electrical system (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.