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.
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.
Related recalls
- Ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switchCampaign 19V297000 · Apr 11, 2019
Related service bulletins
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 no-start conditions or…
15-308-23R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2026This 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.)
15-304-22R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 13, 2026Techtips newsletter locator index.
Article Locator · Other · issued Aug 5, 2026This 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
15-333-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2026This 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
Electrical System problems in other Legacy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Legacy | 3 | 9% |
| 2021 Legacy | 5 | 16% |
| 2020 Legacy | 15 | 12% |
| 2019 Legacy | 35 | 28% |
| 2018 Legacy | 40 | 34% |
| 2017 Legacy | 30 | 25% |
| 2016 Legacy | 51 | 35% |
| 2015 Legacy | 37 | 23% |
| 2013 Legacy | 6 | 9% |
| 2012 Legacy | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 Legacy | 19 | 11% |
| 2010 Legacy | 12 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Subaru Legacy
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.