2014 Subaru Forester: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jul 15, 2025 · Transmission · MI · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would independently accelerate without warning. Due to the failure, the contact stated that they had hit a building while attempting to park in a parking space. The air bag did not deploy during the accident and the contact suffered stiffness to the left side of their neck. The contact was given a ticket by the police as a result of the incident; however, a police report was not filed. Due to the crash, a window was shattered and a few bricks fell off from the building. The contact also mentioned that while attempting to park the vehicle in their driveway, the vehicle jolted forward while the brake pedal was depressed and hit a stone wall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was given a case number. The contact was then referred to a local dealer who gave the contact an estimate for a diagnostic. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 7, 2025 · Airbags · UT

About a year ago the passenger airbag warning light came on. Took it to the dealer who stated the passenger seat occupant detection sensor was malfunctioning. I was also told this meant the passenger airbags would not deploy in an accident. The dealer stated the replacement part was on back order and they could not get it. It has been 11 months and they have not gotten the part. Additionally this part has been recalled on the 2015-2018 models with heated seats due to the heated seats causing the malfunction. I have the 2014 model with the exact same heated seats and sensor and it was not included in the recall. For 11 months I have not been able to use the passenger seat for fear anyone in the passenger seat could be seriously hurt or killed due to the airbags not deploying. I have contacted the dealer and Subaru of America multiple time and was basically told it’s my problem and to keep waiting for the replacement part, which I will then have to pay approximately $1100 for the repair.

Filed Sep 16, 2022 · Body · 18,000 miles · HI · crash

The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle’s hood had suddenly opened impairing the contact’s vision. The contact ended up swerving the vehicle and crashing into a nearby tree. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle had not been towed. There were no injuries and no medical attention needed. A police report was filed. The vehicle had been taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle’s hood latch and the hood strap had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired for the failure. The vehicle’s shift release lever had failed causing the shifting of gears failing and the contact was unable to remove the key. The contact took the vehicle back to the certified mechanic who repaired the vehicle however the failure persisted. The lever within the transmission stick had detached. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2022 · Acceleration, Brakes · 61,765 miles · ID · crash

The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while she had the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated unintendedly. The vehicle crashed into the garage in front of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact had not received any injuries. There was damage to the garage, itself. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a certified mechanic or dealer as of yet. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,765.

Filed Jun 10, 2022 · Acceleration, Airbags · 44,000 miles · MD · crash

The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while pulling into a parking space, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly, went over a cement post, onto a sidewalk pavement, and crashed into a condo building. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact did not recall whether the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was informed by the emergency units who examined her at the scene that she had sustained high blood pressure. There was no police report filed. The vehicle was towed to an autobody shop where it was repaired. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was being diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2021 · Acceleration, Airbags · OR · crash · 2 injuries

September 6,2018 the vehicle suddenly unintentionally accelerated. Came off the highway.Pulled in to a parking lot to turn around. Reaching for the shifter with my foot on the brake. The vehicle went 42mph in less than four feet, a woman was directly in the front center of vehicle when a loud roar happened. The woman jumped out of the way. As the 2014 Subaru Forester shot forward hitting a suburban and then bounced off a fence to stop in the road next to us. Had to fight to get towed to Gresham Subaru. Pulled dtcs and box information.Subaru denies SUA, has a recall on BLS. No airbag deployed, brakes did not work. Skid marks and chunks of tires.

Filed Nov 10, 2019 · Airbags · 56,500 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

My daughter was driving at 40 MPH on city street when a car drove out of a parking lot, across and in front of her, she had hardly any time to applied the brakes and hit the side of the other car, my car suffered extended damage and the airbag did not deployed. I am very concerned about the safety of the subaru.

Filed Jul 16, 2019 · Acceleration, Airbags · CA

My 2014 subaru forrester accelerated and hit a tree as I pulled into a parking space. It tboned the front end and and the air bags did not deploy..I was going into the space very slowly and it was when it accelerated.

Filed Jul 16, 2019 · Airbags, Body · CA · crash

My 2014 subaru accelerated as I pulled into a parking spot hitting a tree. My foot was on the brake when this happened.my air bags did not deploy .

Filed May 22, 2019 · Body · 41,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru forester xt. The contact stated that her friend who was driving, placed the vehicle in park, exited the vehicle, and the vehicle shifted into reverse independently rolling over the driver's foot. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree and damaged the hatchback. Unknown warning lights illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The driver required medical attention for their injury. The vehicle was taken to lake forest subaru (23663 rockfield blvd, lake forest, ca 92630 (949) 837-3500) where it remained there for 6 weeks and the results indicated that there was no failure with the vehicle. The dealer mentioned that the vehicle was inspected by a specialist and was also unable to detect the failure as well. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000. The VIN was invalid.

Filed May 7, 2019 · Airbags · 75,000 miles · NE · crash

Driving at 65 MPH on a 2 lane highway dry conditions in the early morning when I hit a deer in the front, causing major damage and the airbags did not deploy. This is a serious safety issue.

Filed Dec 4, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 25,000 miles · VA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru forester. While exiting the car wash, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning and crashed into a pole. When the brake pedal was depressed, it failed to operate and the steering wheel seized. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The dealer was not notified and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. *tt the consumer stated the vehicle was considered a total loss. The manufacturer reimbursed the cost of the rental vehicle. *js the consumer stated the floor mats could not have caused the failure. *js updated 9/13/18