2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 12, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid has problems

10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure31
Visibility/wiper20
Visibility10
Suspension10
Service brakes11
Exterior lighting11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other XV Crosstrek Hybrid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XV Crosstrek Hybrid median. How we score

'14'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid safety ratings

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What XV Crosstrek Hybrid owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET TO 70MPH. HEARD A LOUD POP (SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT). MOONROOF GLASS HAD EXPLODED OUT FROM THE CENTER OF THE GLASS. EDGE OF GLASS WAS PUSHED OUT LIKE IT HAD BLOWN OUT FROM THE INSIDE. SUNSHADE WAS OPEN. NO TRAFFIC AND NOTHING HIT THE ROOF BEFORE THE…
Complaint 10702055 · Mar 26, 2015 · 920 miles
WHILE WASHING MY CAR, MY FINGER SLIPPED INTO A HOLE SURROUNDED BY METAL AND SLICED MY FINGER. THE HOLES SHOULD EITHER BE CAPPED OR FILED DOWN SINCE THIS IS AN AREA RIGHT NEAR THE REAR HATCH RELEASE AND LICENSE PLATE BULB. *TR
Complaint 10638458 · Sep 23, 2014 · 800 miles

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