2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek recalls and problems
No recalls and 81 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek.
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2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Metal Frame of side torso area of seat wore through foam. very sharp and painful could possibly cut skin and impact in crash could be medically dangerous.
Brake light switch failure. Triggering traction control warning light, hill assist warning light, and abs warning light, and disables cruise control. There was previously a recall (NUMBER: WUE-90 NHTSA ID: 19V-149) for the brake light switch for Subaru models with my production date included, but because Hybrid…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek on May 22, 2026. The sale was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was recorded at 77,441. The contact later purchased a CARFAX report which was reported at 214,767 in February 2026. The contact reported the information to the local…
The car had a front collision and the air bags did not deploy.
Some times the passenger airbag light comes on and off. This is a reoccurring problem and I don’t see any recalls on this
XV Crosstrek model years compared
Across all years, the 2013 XV Crosstrek has the most complaints (98). All Subaru XV Crosstrek years →
Questions
- Does the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek?
- Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (20 complaints), followed by unknown or other (14).
- How many 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 8 of 81 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 12, 2026.