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2014 Subaru Impreza: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

3Safety recalls
108Owner complaints
5★NHTSA overall
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The 2014 Subaru Impreza has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 108 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.

2014 Subaru Impreza safety record graphic showing 3 recalls, 108 owner complaints and 5-star overall NHTSA rating.
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Safety record reviewed October 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2014 Subaru Impreza has 3 safety recall campaigns and 108 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Impreza had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Campaign 19V149000 · 28/02/2019

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 malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.

RiskBrake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
RemedySubaru 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 number for this recall is WUE-90.
2

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Campaign 18V772000 · 01/11/2018

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 engine stall.

RiskAn engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
RemedySubaru 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 customer service at 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84.
3

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Campaign 16V738000 · 13/10/2016

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 fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.

RiskIf the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
RemedySubaru 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 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTM-73.

What owners complain about

The systems 2014 Subaru Impreza owners report most often to federal regulators:

Air Bags38
Engine20
Electrical System17
Power Train9
Unknown Or Other9
Structure8

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?

Yes. The 2014 Subaru Impreza has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2014 Subaru Impreza owners report?

Owners have filed 108 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2014 Subaru Impreza, most often about the air bags, engine, electrical system.

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