2014 Subaru Impreza Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 2014 Subaru Impreza, 5% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 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 passenger seat occupancy sensor continually malfunctions and turns off the airbag while a front passenger is in place. This is the same issue for which a NHTSA recall was placed on 2013 Subaru imprezas, so the problem is not limited to only that one model year. In fact, this appears to be common across all subarus' electrostatic capacitance sensor. This recall must be expanded for the protection of passengers in these cars.”
NHTSA complaint #11348670, filed 2020-08, 83,000 miles“The passenger side airbag shows off when an adult is sitting in the passenger seat. This happens at start up and while driving. There are many such problems for this model and year being reported online.”
NHTSA complaint #11403460, filed 2021-03, 75,000 miles“Airbag light comes on (red stick figure getting hit in the face with with airbag) illuminates in dashboard at random times. Passenger airbag is switched to on when no one is in the seat, but turns off when passenger is present. The weight of a cellphone can trigger passenger airbag to come on which they are claiming is normal. When driving alone passenger seatbelt alarm will ding forcing me to keep passenger seatbelt plugged in most of time. Ive taken the car in multiple times to two different Subaru dealership but they both claim everything is working in perfect order. …”
NHTSA complaint #11349686, filed 2020-08, 83,155 miles“2014 Subaru imprezza. Customer is concerned about the head restraints regulations and thinks they should be modified. The consumer stated the head restraints, were overly restrictive, unnecessary bad for driver's posture, and devastating to shorter people and others with existing pr potential shoulder, back and neck problems. The consumer stated driving 30 minutes or less she experienced considerable neck pain and shoulder problems, which have continued to worsen.”
NHTSA complaint #10653289, filed 2014-11Related service bulletins
- 10213197May 23, 2022This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front power seat frame / track assembliesd.
- 10201027Aug 4, 2021This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
- 10186399Jan 26, 2021This bulletin announces a design change made to the front seat hinge bolts.
- 10186363Jan 12, 2021This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
- 10185082Dec 15, 2020This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
- 10175977May 5, 2020This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front power seat frame / track assemblies used on the models listed.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 9 | 4% |
| 2012 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 10% |
| 1996 | 2 | 10% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2014 Subaru Impreza
38 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Subaru Impreza
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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