How many electrical complaints does the 2014 Subaru Impreza have?

NHTSA lists 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Impreza, which is 16% of the 108 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Subaru Impreza's electrical system?

Yes. Recall 19V149000 covers a brake light switch replacement, and recall 16V738000 covers a secondary air injection pump relay replacement on turbo-charged 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles.

At what mileage do 2014 Impreza electrical problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported electrical complaints is 42,500 miles.

Did the 2014 Impreza's electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to Electrical System complaints for this model year, with no reported fires.

2014 Subaru Impreza Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Subaru Impreza, 16% of that year's 108 total complaints. Two related recalls cover a brake light switch and a secondary air injection pump relay. Median mileage at failure was 42,500.

Electrical System complaints: 17; 16% of 108
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 42,500 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Some owners report the vehicle stalling or losing all dash lights while driving, with the engine cutting out and steering/handling becoming difficult.
Others describe the ignition key sticking or requiring excessive turning to release, or the car failing to crank with no dash lights and inoperative windows.
Several complaints describe melted or damaged wiring harnesses and connectors near the blower motor or fuel pump assembly, in some cases after the switch became stuck.
Owners also report an inaccurate fuel gauge that shows a much lower range than actual and later self-corrects.
A separate cluster involves the passenger airbag sensor deactivating with a passenger seated, sometimes not resetting after the vehicle is stopped and restarted.

When 2014 Subaru Impreza electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 20, 2014, latest Jun 21, 2026.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2014 to Jun 2026; peak Jul 2019 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA 19V149000Feb 28, 2019Electrical System1,303,530 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Risk: Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
NHTSA 16V738000Oct 13, 2016Electrical System100,127 vehicles
Electrical system
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
Risk: If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTM-73.

Electrical System complaints by Impreza model year

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

20105 (11%)
20119 (16%)
201233 (14%)
201338 (15%)
201417 (16%)
201521 (27%)
201618 (24%)
201751 (41%)
201874 (49%)
201981 (42%)
20205 (6%)
20210 (0%)
20222 (15%)
20231 (25%)
20245 (16%)
20251 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2014 Subaru Impreza have?: NHTSA lists 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Impreza, which is 16% of the 108 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Subaru Impreza's electrical system?: Yes. Recall 19V149000 covers a brake light switch replacement, and recall 16V738000 covers a secondary air injection pump relay replacement on turbo-charged 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles.
At what mileage do 2014 Impreza electrical problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported electrical complaints is 42,500 miles.
Did the 2014 Impreza's electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to Electrical System complaints for this model year, with no reported fires.