2014 SUBARU WRX STI Problems, Recalls & Safety Rating

Overview of the 2014 SUBARU WRX STI

The 2014 SUBARU WRX STI has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by Subaru of America, Inc. for this model year.

Recalls for the 2014 SUBARU WRX STI

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2014 SUBARU WRX STI, potentially affecting up to 661,402 vehicles.

Recall 14V830000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

January 27, 2015 | 200,064 vehicles affected

Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Impreza, 2008-2014 WRX and STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia that were remedied under recall...

Consequence: Brake fluid may leak due to the brake line corrosion and may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will apply an anti-corrosion wax to the four-way joint connector area of the brake line system, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783....

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Recall 14V311000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

July 23, 2014 | 461,338 vehicles affected

Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt...

Consequence: Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will test the brake system by depressing the brake pedal and inspecting for brake fluid leaks. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected areas will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. If brake...

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Owner Complaints for the 2014 SUBARU WRX STI

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 SUBARU WRX STI.

Safety Rating for the 2014 SUBARU WRX STI

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 SUBARU WRX STI in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 SUBARU WRX STI

Subaru of America, Inc. has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 SUBARU WRX STI. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TKA-20R/TKB-30R/ — AIR BAGS

October 30, 2023

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 2004-2011 model year Impreza vehicles, and 2004- 2014 WRX (including STI) vehicles equipped with a...

07-152-19R — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

January 31, 2020

This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies.

02-181-19 — POWER TRAIN

March 11, 2019

In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the turbocharged 2.5L ?EJ? short block assembly used in the above listed models and model years from the original five (5) years or sixty thousand (60,000) miles (whichever comes...

06-48-15 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

May 15, 2015

THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE STOP LIGHT SWITCH TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF IMPROPER ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS AND/OR VDC WARNING LAMP WITH RESULTING DTCS C1531 AND/OR C0054. DETAILS OF THE SWITCH CHANGES ARE SHOWN IN THE ILLUSTRATION BELOW.

18-177-15 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

March 2, 2015

THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT CHANGES TO SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE VIA THE SUBARU TECHNICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (STIS) WEB SITE.

18-175-14 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

November 19, 2014

SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTIONS - THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT CHANGES TO SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE VIA THE SUBARU TECHNICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (STIS) WEB SITE.

TechTIPS — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

April 1, 2014

Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newsletter

TechTIPS — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

March 1, 2014

Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newsletter

05-57-14 — EQUIPMENT

February 20, 2014

FRONT CROSS MEMBER MOUNTING BOLT CHANGE - THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES A DESIGN CHANGE MADE TO THE MOUNTING BOLTS USED FOR SECURING THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER TO THE VEHICLE BODY.

05-57-14 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS