2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 860miles, 10 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- 30 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid AWD · 29 city / 32 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by body and structure (3) and visibility (3). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 860 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 181 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 26 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown3 30%
- Body and structure3 30%
- Brakes1 10%
- Exterior lighting1 10%
- Suspension1 10%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “As I was driving in the highway the sunroof exploded. I was driving at 65mph and all of a sudden I heard an explosion when I stopped the car the sunroof was broken as if someone had punch it from the inside out. Glasses when everywhere causing minor scratches in myself and passanger. It was 87 f outside and 68f inside the car. Now dealer tells me this is common.”
NHTSA complaint #10725206, filed 2015-06, 9,000 milesBody and structure: “While washing my car, my finger slipped into a hole surrounded by metal and sliced my finger. The holes should either be capped or filed down since this is an area right near the rear hatch release and license plate bulb.”
NHTSA complaint #10638458, filed 2014-09, 800 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “This happened on 2/26/2014: I was driving my hybrid crosstrek this morning on the interstate. I had been on the road about 20-25 minutes. I heard a loud bang and had glass all over me. I pulled over to the side of the road quickly. Thankfully my grandson or another passenger were not with me as they would have had glass all over them too.”
NHTSA complaint #10884852, filed 2016-07, 1,000 milesBrakes: “The vehicle was parked inside my garage, power was off and vehicle was unmanned. The vehicle some how rolled out of my garage down my sloped driveway and hit a parked truck on the opposite side of the street. Damages of about $12,000 to both vehicles, this Subaru was only 30 days old! Still is baffling how this could happen without warning. Thankfully no one was hurt and no kids were playing in my driveway.”
NHTSA complaint #10592501, filed 2014-05, 550 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 550 and 1,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XV Crosstrek Hybrid · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · 15.1% risk |
Neighbouring years: 2015: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XV Crosstrek Hybrid AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 29 | 32 | 30 | $2,250 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 181 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037943Oct 5, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines.
- 11037940Sep 18, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
- 11037930Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. This announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year Subaru warranty coverages for wear items and adjustments.
- 11037929Sep 14, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. 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.
- 11037927Sep 14, 2026Electrical system. 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.
- 11036807Aug 20, 2026Electrical system. 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…
- 11036796Aug 13, 2026Electrical system. 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.)
- 11036794Aug 5, 2026Electrical system. Techtips newsletter locator index.
- 11036789Aug 1, 2026Electrical system. 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
- 11034249Jun 12, 2026Other or unknown. This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras.
Other model years of the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 10 | 860 | 0 | 5 | 30 | — | Not enough data |
All Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by body and structure with 3.
Has the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid get?
The EPA rates the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid (XV Crosstrek Hybrid AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 30 mpg combined, 29 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,250 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid reported?
Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 860 miles and the middle half falls between 550 and 1,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.