2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek brakes problems

Filed Jun 28, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · OH

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 the federal safety agency ID: 19V‑149) for the brake light switch for Subaru models with my production date included, but because Hybrid Crosstrek models were not included, it will not be replaced under recall. I am still experiencing the same issues and cause, but it is not covered.

Filed Sep 27, 2025 · Airbags, Brakes · CA

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 Mar 13, 2023 · Acceleration, Brakes · 102,600 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while driving approximately 30-40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly, and then decelerated. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while reversing into a parking spot the following day. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 102,600.

Filed Aug 5, 2022 · Brakes · NJ

Rear brake rotors and pads are wearing prematurely. Repairs to replace both were done in 2020 with mileage of 50,786. They needed to be done again in 2022 with mileage of only 63,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2021 · Brakes · NV

Rolling into a stop sign, the brakes did not work and was stuck- extremely difficult to step on. It eventually loosened after about 7 seconds and I was able to stop, but had to run the stop sign and almost hit a car. This occurred when the temperature was about 25 degrees F outside. Upon reading on forums and in a Subaru bulletin (# 06-79-20), it seems like this is a common occurrence for many Subaru owners when the temperature drops.

Filed Jun 17, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · MD

Break lights are on, but do not light up when breaking. Changed break lights with many different bulbs, but same problem occurs. Not lighting up when breaking.

Filed May 30, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · MO · crash

I own a Subaru Crosstrek XV Limited which I purchased new in November 2014. I was in a line of vehicles on a street waiting to enter a business parking lot and drive-thru. There was an incline from the street into the parking lot. The vehicle in front of me reached the top of the incline and turned right into the parking lot. With my foot remaining on the brake, I raised my foot slightly to allow my vehicle to move up the incline, my car suddenly accelerated and crashed into the bumper of the vehicle in front of me. The local police were contacted and a report was made. It was like when the cruise control is engaged and the engine given more power to climb an incline or hill. I don't know what caused this to happen, but am taking it to a local mechanic since the closest Subaru dealer is 75 miles away.

Filed Feb 19, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · 185,000 miles · NY · crash

Unintended acceleration while parking. Applied brakes but car kept accelerating hitting carport column at cancer center bringing roof down onto car. Car was totaled, no injuries.

Filed Apr 15, 2019 · Brakes · MD

Brake lights may not illuminate.

Filed Dec 28, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 32,000 miles · MA

The car cannot move due to it is unable to shift out of park. The brake light doesnt come on --believe it is the brake switch sometime doesn't work dealer wont admit problem