2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XV Crosstrek years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek. That ranks 2nd out of 5 XV Crosstrek model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (20 complaints, 25%), typically at around 59,600 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 81owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 20 | 25% | 59,600 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 14 | 17% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 16% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 11 | 14% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 14% | 67,300 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 11% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 9% | 14,200 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 6% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 4% | 59,600 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 10 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | 3,842 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | 80,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 80,001 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | 5,005 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 77,800 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 47,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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 donât see any recalls on this
Other Subaru XV Crosstrek years
← 2013 XV Crosstrek · 2015 XV Crosstrek →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 XV Crosstrek | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 XV Crosstrek | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 XV Crosstrek | 79 | 1 |
| 2014 | 81 | 0 |
| 2013 XV Crosstrek | 98 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XV Crosstrek model years, the 2014 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.