2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (13) · Electrical System (9) · Steering (7)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Subaru Xv Crosstrek model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
51 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (260)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-05 · SubaruNet Announcement (M · Other
this announcement provides information on a new software update for the midtronics dss and dca machines.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-18 · 13-109-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-15 · SubaruNet Announcement (C · Other
this announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year subaru warranty coverages for wear items and adjustments.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-14 · 15-333-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. this is an revised version of the original bulletin.
Electrical System 2026-09-14 · 15-304-22R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of infotainment concerns. this is an revised version of the original bulletin.
Electrical System 2026-08-20 · 15-308-23R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service information bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.this is an revised version of the original bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 260 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-12 · Seats“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. …”
2026-06-28 · Unknown Or Other“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 crosstrek models were not included, …”
2026-05-28 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 77,441 mi“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 authorities. …”
2026-03-29 · Air Bags“the car had a front collision and the air bags did not deploy. …”
2025-09-27 · Service Brakes“some times the passenger airbag light comes on and off. this is a reoccurring problem and i don’t see any recalls on this…”
2025-07-08 · Engine“i am reporting a complete engine failure on my 2014 subaru crosstrek at 140,000 miles due to a valve spring issue that appears to match subaru’s recall wty-84 (nhtsa campaign 18v772000). i checked my vin and it currently shows no open recalls, but i’ve reviewed subaru’s own documentation that lists 2013–2016 crosstreks as affected by this defect. …”
2025-05-04 · Unknown Or Other“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.…”
2025-02-06 · Unknown Or Other“i have been getting my 2014 subaru crosstrek serviced at continental subaru in anchorage, alaska for the last 4.5 years. i initially thought that they were an honest dealer/mechanic. i originally bought my subaru in california and drove it up to anchorage and it has been here ever since. my car burns oil very quickly. i mentioned this several times…”
2024-12-11 · Unknown Or Other“key was stuck in the ignition and left me stranded unable to leave my car. i took the car to the subaru dealership for them to assess and repair the issue. during this time the service desk confirmed it was a known issue with the cvt park range switch. they advised me that subaru of america had done a warranty extension but that i was now outside o…”
2024-10-10 · Unknown Or Other“horn does not work. no warning indicating malfunctioned horn. unable to signal other vehicles to prevent car crash. the broken horn has been inspected by mechanic. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.