How common are electrical problems in the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek?

NHTSA lists 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 model year, making up 25% of all 81 complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for this model year.

At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 59,600 miles.

Did any electrical complaints involve a fire?

Yes, one of the 20 Electrical System complaints reported a fire, though no crashes or injuries were reported.

How does 2014 compare to other XV CrossTrek years for electrical complaints?

The 2014 model year had 20 electrical complaints (25% share), close to 2013 with 17 complaints (18% share) and 2015 with 17 complaints (22% share).

2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek, 25% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 59,600 miles. There are no related recalls, and one fire was reported.

Electrical System complaints: 20; 25% of 81
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 59,600 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report the horn stopping working entirely, unrelated to steering wheel position, sometimes traced to wiring or the clock spring.
Some describe the battery losing its charge repeatedly, requiring replacement more than once over a few years.
Others report the HVAC control unit or instrument wire harness melting, in one case disabling the heating system and in another causing a hazardous burning smell.
Several describe the reverse camera or low beam headlights intermittently failing to work despite the switch being on.
One owner reported the accessory power position draining the battery within minutes of leaving the key in that position.

When 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 13, 2015, latest Jun 28, 2026.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2015 to Jun 2026; peak May 2015 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by XV CrossTrek model year

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

201317 (18%)
201420 (25%)
201517 (22%)
20161 (33%)
20171 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek?: NHTSA lists 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 model year, making up 25% of all 81 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 59,600 miles.
Did any electrical complaints involve a fire?: Yes, one of the 20 Electrical System complaints reported a fire, though no crashes or injuries were reported.
How does 2014 compare to other XV CrossTrek years for electrical complaints?: The 2014 model year had 20 electrical complaints (25% share), close to 2013 with 17 complaints (18% share) and 2015 with 17 complaints (22% share).