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2014 Subaru Outback

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

7

6 current

Combined

9.8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,038

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2020001 · manufacturer campaign TKC-20

2 January 2020

Transport Canada lists: Baja 2003–2006 · Forester 2009 · Impreza 2004–2014 · Legacy 2003–2014 · and 1 more

What is wrong

This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the passenger-front airbag inflator. The passenger-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

23,159 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2019191 · manufacturer campaign WUF-91

18 April 2019

Transport Canada lists: Forester 2009–2013 · Impreza 2008–2014 · Legacy 2004–2014 · Outback 2004–2014 · and 1 more

What is wrong

A problem with certain replacement ignition switches may allow the key turn out of the “ON” position while driving. This could cause the engine to turn off suddenly. It could also cause the airbag system not to work properly in a crash. Note: This is a voluntary service campaign that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This problem only affects certain parts used for replacement of original parts.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An airbag system that does not work properly in a crash could cause an increased risk of injuries.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary.

100 vehicles affected in CanadaCarService Campaign Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2019013 · manufacturer campaign TKC-19

10 January 2019

Transport Canada lists: Forester 2010–2013 · Impreza 2010–2014 · Legacy 2010–2014 · Outback 2010–2014 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the passenger-front airbag inflator replaced. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

102,110 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2018502 · manufacturer campaign WTV-81

14 September 2018

Transport Canada lists: Legacy 2010–2014 · Outback 2010–2014

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, components within the control unit for the electronic parking brake (EPB) may crack with vehicle use over time. If this were to occur, the brake warning lamp would illuminate and the EPB may not apply as intended. This could result in the unintended movement of a parked vehicle, increasing the risk of crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the Parking Brake Actuator with a more durable one.

3,486 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2015206 · manufacturer campaign WQO-51

15 May 2015

Transport Canada lists: Forester 2014–2015 · Impreza 2015 · Legacy 2013–2015 · Outback 2013–2015 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with EyeSight driver assist technology, the French version of the EyeSight Owner’s Manual my contain incorrect translations of certain text. If the vehicle were to be operated as described in the mistranslated French text, it could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will send corrected French EyeSight manuals directly to affected vehicle owners and additional corrected manuals will be available to all Dealers.

3,500 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2013262 · manufacturer campaign WQJ-46

2 August 2013

Transport Canada lists: Legacy 2014 · Outback 2014

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, a defect in the PARK function could allow the vehicle to roll away while in PARK, or to immobilize the vehicle so that is cannot be moved or driven. Should the vehicle roll away, it could strike another vehicle, stationary object, or a bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the transmission.

31 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 64% of 156 2014 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
225 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2014 Subaru Outback have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2014 Subaru Outback. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2014 Subaru Outback get?
NRCan rates the 2014 Subaru Outback at 9.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 225 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2014 Subaru Outback for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,038 in fuel, producing roughly 4,528 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.