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2014 Subaru Impreza Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 38 airbag complaints for the 2014 Subaru Impreza, 35% of all complaints filed for the year, with 5 crashes and 4 injuries reported. No related recall is listed for this issue on the 2014 model.

Airbags complaints
38
35% of 108
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
50,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the passenger airbag off indicator switching on and off unpredictably depending on occupant weight, sometimes turning off with an adult seated or turning on with an empty seat.
  • Some drivers say the passenger airbag sensor malfunctions after occupants sit down slightly wet, such as after swimming or snow sports, deactivating the airbag.
  • Several complaints describe airbags failing to deploy during low-speed collisions around 10 to 20 mph, resulting in cuts and soreness to occupants.
  • Other owners describe airbags deploying in low-speed front-end and rear-end collisions, causing injuries to the shins, calves, head, back, knees, neck, and face.
  • Multiple owners report the airbag warning light staying on continuously until the engine is shut off, with the issue reappearing after restarting the vehicle.

When 2014 Subaru Impreza airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 30, 2015, latest Oct 11, 2024.

2014 Subaru Impreza airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2015Jan 2017Jun 2018Jan 2019Nov 2019Sep 2020Jul 2021Sep 2022
38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2015 to Oct 2024; peak Feb 2016 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2014 Subaru Impreza

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Impreza model year

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

  1. 20106 (13%)
  2. 201117 (30%)
  3. 2012105 (43%)
  4. 201379 (32%)
  5. 201438 (35%)
  6. 20157 (9%)
  7. 20168 (11%)
  8. 201711 (9%)
  9. 20182 (1%)
  10. 20194 (2%)
  11. 20203 (4%)
  12. 20211 (7%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20230 (0%)
  15. 20241 (3%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2014 Subaru Impreza have?
NHTSA lists 38 airbag complaints for the 2014 Impreza, which is 35% of all 108 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Subaru Impreza airbags?
No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for airbag complaints on the 2014 Impreza.
Did the airbag issues cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to these airbag complaints show 5 crashes and 4 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 50,000 miles.
How does the 2014 Impreza compare to other years for airbag complaints?
The 2014 Impreza's 35% share of complaints tied to airbags is lower than 2011 (30%), 2012 (43%), and 2013 (32%), but much higher than 2015 through 2020, which range from 1% to 11%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.