2014 Subaru Forester Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 403 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2014 Subaru Forester, 1% of the 403 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,250 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while reversing, the Back Over Prevention screen failed to display an image. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The contact also stated that after starting the vehicle or while driving at various speeds, the front passenger’s side seat belt and air bag warning lights would illuminate without an occupant seated in the seat. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V701000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11485551, filed 2022-09, 72,500 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Forester. While driving various speeds, the dual camera system in the vehicle malfunctioned over time. The contact's visibility was affected by the fog build up on the dual camera system feature of the vehicle. The two front cameras attached to the headliner of the vehicle were the affected. Randy marion Subaru of mooresville, north carolina was made aware of the issue and stated that there was no procedure or TSB available to assist in cleaning the cameras. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #11010992, filed 2017-07, 24,000 milesBack-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 5% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 4 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2014 Subaru Forester
94 complaintsEngine
69 complaintsAir bags
57 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsVehicle speed control
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
41 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsSeats
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Subaru Forester
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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