2014 Subaru Outback air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 41 complaints for the 2014 Subaru Outback, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 46,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 10 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 46,000 miles, and 71% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 10 injuries.
What owners wrote
As part of the takata recall, we had the airbags on our 2014 subaru outback replaced by the dealer on may 8, 2019. On may 22, 2019, we were sitting at a city stoplight when we were hit head on by another driver going 40-50 MPH. In spite of a direct hit to the front airbag sensors, the airbags did not deploy on our 2014 subaru outback. When we notified the dealer who did the replacement of the failed airbags, they refused to comment.
The seat sensor for the passenger side is not working causing the airbag to be deactivated. The seatbelt indicator signal beeps regardless of whether someone is sitting in the seat with the seatbelt on or no one is sitting in the seat. It is failing to sense any weight. I bought this car brand new on 9/9/13 and this should not be faulty.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Subaru Outback
- Engine 36 complaints
- Electrical system 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 24 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints