2014 Subaru Impreza: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
108
Complaints
3
Recalls
16
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
6
Injuries
103.7
Severity index
Severity index 103.7 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 139 2014 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2014 Subaru Impreza ranks 37 of 139 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 73% of its model-year peers. See the full 2014 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 38 | 35.2% |
| ENGINE | 20 | 18.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 | 15.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | 8.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | 8.3% |
| STRUCTURE | 8 | 7.4% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 7.4% |
| WHEELS | 5 | 4.6% |
The single most-reported system is AIR BAGS, cited in 38 of 108 complaints (35.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V149000 | 28/02/2019 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 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 light switch to malf |
| 18V772000 | 01/11/2018 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 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 malfunction or a possible engin |
| 16V738000 | 13/10/2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 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 injection pump may fa |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.