2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek service brakes problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Brake light switch failure. Triggering traction control warning light, hill assist warning light, and abs warning light, and disables cruise control. There was previously a recall (NUMBER: WUE-90 NHTSA ID: 19V-149) for the brake light switch for Subaru models with my production date included, but…”
filed Jun 28, 2026
“Some times the passenger airbag light comes on and off. This is a reoccurring problem and I don’t see any recalls on this”
filed Sep 27, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other XV Crosstrek years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 XV Crosstrek | 6 | 8% |
| 2013 XV Crosstrek | 5 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.