2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,842miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek, 2% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,842 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 driver headrest. I am a 72 year old driver who is 5'. I just purchased this used car on 9/4/15, have gone maybe 20 miles so far, and my neck is killing me. The headrest just dosen't hit the back of my head or top of my head at any point that is comfortable and now, so soon, my neck hurts! I feel less in control of this car because I am already adapting by leaning forward slightly so that this thing is not bumping my neck/head. As far as I can tell at this point, I can't tilt headrest back, only up and down....and no height accommodates me.”
NHTSA complaint #10761862, filed 2015-09, 3,842 miles“Metal Frame of side torso area of seat wore through foam. very sharp and painful could possibly cut skin and impact in crash could be medically dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11756388, filed 2026-08Related service bulletins
- 10140486Feb 6, 2018This bulletin announces a design change to the front seat back upholstery retaining hooks (HOOK FLAT MAT). The change is in response to customer concerns of discomfort coming…
- 10140471Feb 6, 2018This bulletin announces a design change to the front seat back upholstery retaining hooks (HOOK FLAT MAT). The change is in response to customer concerns of discomfort coming…
- 10131698Feb 16, 2017This bulletin announces a design change made to the front seat outer hinge cover trim panels. In some cases, when exiting the vehicle, the trim panel may inadvertently get kicked…
- 10111101Jul 28, 2016All Models Listed with Seat Lifter Feature. This bulletin provides a procedure to address a customer reported cosmetic condition of surface rust appearing on the inner seat…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek
20 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek
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.
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