2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek, and owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA; 8 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 58,159 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 13 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 12, 2026 · Seats
“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 NHTS”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 28, 2026 · Unknown or other
Compare Subaru Xv Crosstrek model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Subaru Xv Crosstrek model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek | 2 | 98 |
| 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek | 0 | 81 |
| 2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek | 1 | 79 |
| 2016 Subaru Xv Crosstrek | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 Subaru Xv Crosstrek | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek
How do I know if my 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Subaru dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Subaru models
- Outback9,756 complaints
- Forester6,498 complaints
- Legacy3,185 complaints
- Impreza2,651 complaints
- Crosstrek1,186 complaints
- Ascent1,033 complaints
- WRX975 complaints
- Svx291 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.