2014 Subaru XV CrosstrekProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 81 owner complaints about the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Where the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek has problems
81 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 20 | 1 |
| Power train | 13 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 3 |
| Engine | 11 | 1 |
| Air bags | 9 | 3 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 16 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2014 vs. every other XV Crosstrek 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 median. How we score
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2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek safety ratings
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What XV Crosstrek owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
When attempting to put the car in park, the key will not release and is stuck. Incident happens often in recent past days. Key will not release from ignition.
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