2014 Subaru Legacy electrical system problems

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2014 Subaru Legacy — 21% of all complaints for this model year.

Electrical System complaints

21%

share of all complaints

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median reported incident mileage

1 / 2

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated before accelerating. The contact stated that there was a lag in the vehicle while driving and attempting to accelerate above 65 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start immediately, and several…”
filed Feb 14, 2025
“The occupancy detection sensor module failed. Similar to the 2014 forester recall the module has failed and Subaru dealership wants $3300 to replace the module. The passenger airbag is off due to the sensor not working. Previous airbag recall has been resolved, but I am concerned that they are…”
filed Nov 25, 2024

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability. (This is an revised version of the orignal bulletin.)
16-156-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 2, 2026
This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.
10-105-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 26, 2026