Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2014 Subaru forester has 2 recalls, 402 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
402
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V149000
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 se...
13V159000
EQUIPMENT
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2014 Forester vehicles manufactured from January 2013 through March 2013. The backing for the carpeted floor ma...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2014 Subaru Forester SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Unintended acceleration while parking /braking in front of a Verizon store leading to crash into sto... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Subaru Forester on March 5, 2026. The contact stated th... |
| Nov 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On 5/15/2024 and 5/21/2024 I had sudden uninteded acceleration. I had a auto shop try to solve the p... |
| Nov 16, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving my 2014 Subaru Forester (about 148,000 miles) behind a minivan at a safe distance and ... |
| Sep 19, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Liftgate arm (or support) broke while the liftgate was in the raised position, and the liftgate came... |
| Jul 20, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was on the freeway when the check engine light came on with an alert I couldn't read in time befor... |
| Jul 9, 2025 | SUSPENSION | LOW CONTRL ARM BUSHINGS DISTROYED,LOUD NOISE AND VIBRATION UNDER THE CAR. |
| Jul 2, 2025 | ENGINE | I just found out that there was a problem with oil consumption in a 2014 subaru forester.I purchase ... |
| Apr 22, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owned a 2014 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, a vehicle... |
| Mar 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | While I was driving to work, with Cruise control set at 65, I hit a deer head on. All airbags deploy... |
| Feb 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | When cruising about 25mph the car gave a jolt, stalled, and then would speed back up again. All ligh... |
| Jan 7, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Airbag warning light came on 1/25, took to Subaru dealership for diagnostic service. Was told the P... |
| Oct 17, 2024 | AIR BAGS | airbag inspection light comes on. Dealer verified vehicle has defective passenger harness and or se... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The key keeps getting stuck in the ignition......... |
| Sep 27, 2024 | SEAT BELTS | While driving the seatbelt above the driver side shoulder came disconnected and fell into the driver... |
| Aug 23, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | After running 86,000 miles (Plus or minus), we had to bring the car to Livermore Subaru because of t... |
| Aug 19, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Jun 21, 2024 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Basically, as I was driving on the freeway with my son and his brother, I got 5 lights flashing on d... |
| Jun 12, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake line junction, just in front of rear passenger wheel, rusted and failed catastrophically losin... |
| Jun 7, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Car was well maintained and serviced by dealer at regular interval. It suddenly had “check engine” l... |