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.
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.
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%.