2014 Subaru Forester — Recalls & Safety

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this vehicle and 403 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.

2 Campaigns

Every Recall on File

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH 19V149000 28/02/2019

What's wrong: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.

Risk: Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

Free fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.

EQUIPMENT 13V159000 24/04/2013

What's wrong: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2014 Forester vehicles manufactured from January 2013 through March 2013. The backing for the carpeted floor mats was not manufactured to specification. As a result, the floor mats may curl when exposed to heat.

Risk: Curling of the driver side floor mat could distract the driver and/or interfere with proper operation of one or a combination of, the vehicle's clutch, brake, and accelerator pedals. Brake or accelerator pedal interference may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash.

Free fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace each of the vehicle's four (4) carpeted floor mats with new ones. These services will be performed free of charge. Subaru issued an interim notification during April 2013. Notification that the remedy is now available was mailed to owners on June 5, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQH-44.

NHTSA Crash Tests

Official Safety Ratings

2014 Subaru Forester SUV AWD

★★★★★

Overall

5/5 stars

★★★★☆

Frontal Crash

NHTSA test

★★★★★

Side Crash

NHTSA test

★★★★☆

Rollover

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Other Years

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Recall Checker

Any year, make and model: open the Car Recall Checker. Also see owner-reported problems & years to avoid for the 2014 Subaru Forester. Data: NHTSA (US DOT, public domain), cached up to 7 days.

Questions

FAQ

Does the 2014 Subaru Forester have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2014 Subaru Forester. Every listed defect must be repaired free of charge by any authorized Subaru dealer, regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.

Is the recall repair really free?

Yes. US federal law requires manufacturers to fix safety recalls free at any authorized dealer — parts and labour. You do not need to be the original owner.

How do I check my exact vehicle?

This page covers the 2014 Subaru Forester generally. For your specific car, use the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — it tells you whether YOUR vehicle's recalls were already repaired.