2014 Subaru Impreza Problems, Recalls & Reliability
157 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2014 Subaru Impreza, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 53/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Airbags leads the reports, typically around 36,500 miles.
Below average
Where 2014 sits among all Impreza years
What owners report
“Passenger side airbag sensor does not operate properly. Airbag does not turn on when a passenger is sitting in the seat, both when stationary and in motion.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Impreza
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 94 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 36,500 miles. Half of those reports fall between 21,000 and 75,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake…
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's…
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine…
Fix: Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru…
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air…
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at…
Technical service bulletins
383 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2014 Subaru Impreza. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2014 Impreza TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2014 Subaru Impreza reliable?
The 2014 Subaru Impreza drew 157 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 53/100, scored against the model's worst year (2012).
What are the most common 2014 Subaru Impreza problems?
The top reported problems for the 2014 Subaru Impreza are airbags (48 complaints), engine (20), and electrical (19).
At what mileage do 2014 Subaru Impreza problems show up?
Owners most often report 2014 Subaru Impreza problems around 36,500 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 21,000 and 75,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Subaru Impreza have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2014 Subaru Impreza. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.