How many fuel system complaints does the 2014 Subaru Forester have?

NHTSA lists 21 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Forester, which is about 5% of the 403 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Subaru Forester fuel system?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system issue on the 2014 Forester.

At what mileage do 2014 Forester fuel system problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 12,800 miles.

Did the 2014 Forester fuel system issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 7 injuries linked to these complaints, with no fires reported.

How does the 2014 Forester compare to other years for this issue?

The 2014 Forester's 21 Fuel System complaints and 5% share are lower than the 2015 model year, which had 56 complaints and a 9% share.

2014 Subaru Forester Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Subaru Forester, about 5% of its 403 total complaints. Owners report sudden unintended acceleration, stalling, and hard cold starts, with a median failure mileage of 12,800 miles. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Fuel System complaints: 21; 5% of 403
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 12,800 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration where the vehicle surges forward without warning and does not respond normally to braking.
Some report the engine stalling or losing power at highway speeds, with dashboard warning lights coming on before or during the event.
Several describe difficulty starting the car in cold weather, with extended cranking before the engine catches.
A few owners report the engine hesitating or shuddering during acceleration from a stop, sometimes acknowledged by the dealer as normal.
One complaint describes the vehicle stalling at high speed despite an adequate fuel gauge reading, requiring the owner to add fuel before it would restart.

When 2014 Subaru Forester fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 22, 2014, latest Dec 7, 2025.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2014 to Dec 2025; peak Mar 2014 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2014 Subaru Forester

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Forester model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201013 (5%)
20115 (3%)
20128 (8%)
20132 (3%)
201421 (5%)
201556 (9%)
201624 (6%)
201711 (2%)
201821 (4%)
201922 (3%)
202013 (2%)
20216 (3%)
20228 (8%)
20232 (3%)
20240 (0%)
202517 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2014 Subaru Forester have?: NHTSA lists 21 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Forester, which is about 5% of the 403 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Subaru Forester fuel system?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system issue on the 2014 Forester.
At what mileage do 2014 Forester fuel system problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 12,800 miles.
Did the 2014 Forester fuel system issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 7 injuries linked to these complaints, with no fires reported.
How does the 2014 Forester compare to other years for this issue?: The 2014 Forester's 21 Fuel System complaints and 5% share are lower than the 2015 model year, which had 56 complaints and a 9% share.