2014 Subaru Forester recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2014 Subaru Forester. Last verified Sep 14, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
403 owner complaints — full 2014 Subaru Forester problems & reliability report →
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- Feb 28, 2019Crash risk2013–2017 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014–2016 Subaru Forester, 2008–2016 Subaru Impreza and 1 other model — Exterior Lighting
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.
19V149000 · 1.3M units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Apr 24, 2013Crash risk2014 Subaru Forester — Equipment
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.
13V159000 · 10K units · Subaru of America, Inc.