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2014 Subaru Forester Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2014 Subaru Forester. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Critical safety
Summary: 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 campaign # 19V149000 · Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported: 2019-02-28 · Brakes
EQUIPMENT Critical safety
Summary: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2014 Forester vehicles manufactured from January 2013 through March 2013. The backing for the carpeted floor mats was not manufactured to specification. As a result, the floor mats may curl when exposed to heat.
Risk: Curling of the driver side floor mat could distract the driver and/or interfere with proper operation of one or a combination of, the vehicle's clutch, brake, and accelerator pedals. Brake or accelerator pedal interference may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace each of the vehicle's four (4) carpeted floor mats with new ones. These services will be performed free of charge. Subaru issued an interim notification during April 2013. Notification that the remedy is now available was mailed to owners on June 5, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQH-44.
NHTSA campaign # 13V159000 · Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported: 2013-04-24
Recall summary
This 2014 Subaru Forester has 2 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH — 1 recall
- EQUIPMENT — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 2
Most recent recall reported: 2019-02-28.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2014 Subaru Forester have open recalls?
Yes — there are 2 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2014 Subaru Forester. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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