The vehicle dossier US · 2014

2014 Subaru
XV CROSSTREKProblems & recalls

81 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 31 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 81 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Other components31 reports
Electrical system20 reports
Transmission & drivetrain13 reports
Engine11 reports
Brakes11 reports
Air bags9 reports
Steering7 reports
Visibility4 reports
Body & structure2 reports
Fuel system2 reports
Suspension1 reports
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18
UNKNOWN OR OTHER14
POWER TRAIN13
ENGINE11
SERVICE BRAKES11
AIR BAGS9
STEERING7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)3
VISIBILITY/WIPER2
SEATS2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
STRUCTURE:BODY2
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION2
SEAT BELTS2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
VISIBILITY1
SUSPENSION1
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER1
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM1
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 13 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Aug 12, 2026
Mileage, where supplied

50,000 miles is the median among 51 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 14,000–85,000 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

0 recall campaigns on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

No campaigns matched this model-year in the imported recall files. This is not confirmation that a particular VIN has no open recalls.
Check this car’s VIN at NHTSA

03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

255 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Aug 20, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions15-308-23RThis Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent …NHTSA ID 11036807

This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036807 at NHTSA
Aug 13, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions15-304-22RThis Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)NHTSA ID 11036796

This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036796 at NHTSA
Aug 5, 2026 OtherArticle LocatorTechtips newsletter locator index.NHTSA ID 11036794

Techtips newsletter locator index.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036794 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions15-333-25RThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletinNHTSA ID 11036789

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036789 at NHTSA
Jun 12, 2026 OtherSubaruNet Annoucement (EThis announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras.NHTSA ID 11034249

This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11034249 at NHTSA
May 18, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions01-167-08RThis bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.NHTSA ID 11033069

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11033069 at NHTSA
May 4, 2026 OtherSubaruNet Announcement (RThis announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.NHTSA ID 11033056

This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.

Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11033056 at NHTSA
Apr 30, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions07-240-26RThis Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.NHTSA ID 11032034

This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11032034 at NHTSA
Apr 24, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions03-97-26This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.NHTSA ID 11032040

This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.

Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11032040 at NHTSA
Apr 24, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions01-167-08RThis bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.NHTSA ID 11032039

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11032039 at NHTSA
Apr 20, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions05-97-26This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected.NHTSA ID 11032035

This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected.

Components: STEERING · WHEELS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11032035 at NHTSA
Mar 26, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions10-105-25RThis bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.NHTSA ID 11030560

This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030560 at NHTSA
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Records below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.

04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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