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2014 Subaru Impreza

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Impreza.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2014 Subaru Impreza is a passenger car that calls for 4.5 quarts of 0W-20 API oil. Owner feedback for this model year totals 108 complaints, with air bag issues leading the concerns and three recalls on file. Within the Impreza’s complaint history from 1990 to 2026, that figure sits well below the 300-complaint peak of 2002, placing the 2014 edition among the more dependable vintages.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque74-89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 550 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 550 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnLIGHTOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	180.3 in
Overall width	68.5 in
Overall height	57.9 in
Wheelbase	104.3 in
Curb weight	2976 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.4 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	60/40

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Impreza of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.90 sec — 2014 2.0i Sport Limited 5-door Hatchback

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2014	2.0i Sport Limited 5-door Hatchback 2.0L F-4	9.90 sec	17.40 sec	148 hp	AWD
2015	2.0i Sport Limited 5-door Hatchback 2.0L F-4	9.90 sec	17.50 sec	148 hp	AWD
2012	2.0i Premium 5-door Hatchback 2.0L F-4	8.00 sec	16.20 sec	148 hp	AWD
2012	2.0i Sport Premium 5-door Hatchback 2.0L F-4	8.00 sec	16.30 sec	148 hp	AWD
2012	2.0i Premium Sedan 2.0L F-4	8.60 sec	16.60 sec	148 hp	AWD
2012	2.0i Sport Limited 5-door Hatchback 2.0L F-4	9.00 sec	17.00 sec	148 hp	AWD
2012	2.0i Limited Sedan 2.0L F-4	9.40 sec	17.20 sec	148 hp	AWD
2012	2.0i Sport Limited 5-door Hatchback 2.0L F-4	9.40 sec	17.10 sec	148 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 74-89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil	75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.6 qt
Engine Oil	SYNTHETIC · 0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt
Engine Oil	SYNTHETIC · 0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt
Engine Oil	SYNTHETIC · 5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	13 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	44 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	22 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	18.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	29.5 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	18.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	74-89 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	17.0-20.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	162 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	140 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-2-4
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	TURBO: 700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	0.99-1.11 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	100
Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	0.99-1.21 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	100

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance	12.0 ohms
Injector Primary Resistance	2.1 Turbo ohms
Engine Compression	152-203 psi. 14 variance psi.
Engine Oil Pressure	14 psi @ 600 rpm, 43 psi @ 5000

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	59 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	19.9 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	48.7 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	114.3 ft-lbs / 19.9 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	47.9 ft-lbs
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in / 0.0028 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.181 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.181 in / 0.787 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 16

7.4 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 8 stages

Prep MFI and SFI

1	21.4 ft. lbs.	21.4 ft. lbs
2	73.8 ft. lbs.	73.8 ft. lbs
3	Loosen 180 degrees in the reverse order of installing.	180 degrees
4	Loosen 180 degrees in the reverse order of installing.	180 degrees
5	31 ft. lbs.	31 ft. lbs
6	78-82 degrees.	78–82 degrees
7	Bolts 1, 2	73–77 degrees
8	6, 5, 4, 3	28–32 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 10 stages

1	29 ft. lbs.	29 ft. lbs
2	70.1 ft. lbs.	70.1 ft. lbs
3	Loosen 180 degrees in the reverse order of installing.	180 degrees
4	Loosen 180 degrees in the reverse order of installing.	180 degrees
5	7.4 ft. lbs.	7.4 ft. lbs
6	22 degrees.	22 degrees
7	51.6 ft. lbs.	51.6 ft. lbs
8	80-90 degrees.	80–90 degrees
9	40-45 degrees.	40–45 degrees
10	40-45 degrees; do not exceed 90 degrees.; Apply sufficient engine oil to bolt threads and washer.	40–45 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30-35

22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 1,200 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 1,200 mi	Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 6,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
Every 7,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 12,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Clutch Assembly (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 36,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Injector (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2014 Subaru Impreza shows a marked improvement over the peak complaint years of 2012 (242 complaints) and 2013 (248 complaints), dropping to 108 complaints—a 56% reduction from the prior year. Recalls declined from 6 in 2012 to 4 in 2013 and further to 3 in 2014, continuing a downward trend that extended through 2016 (1 recall). Technical Service Bulletins similarly decreased from 512 in 2012 to 383 in 2014, indicating fewer documented field issues. The top complaint area is Air Bags (30 instances), followed by Engine (14), Electrical System (8), and Power Train (7), with 16 crash-related complaints and zero fire complaints on record. This positions 2014 as a transitional year within this generation where defect rates were clearly normalizing after an earlier spike, though the Air Bag cluster warrants scrutiny before purchase. Given the lower complaint volume, reduced recall activity, and absence of fire-related incidents, the 2014 Impreza represents a relatively safer buy within this generation compared to the 2012–2013 models, but a pre-purchase inspection focusing on airbag system integrity is advisable given the complaint concentration in that category.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

383

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

108

Owner complaints

16 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13’14’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 108 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags30

Engine14

Electrical System8

Power Train7

Structure4

Vehicle Speed Control4

Unknown Or Other4

Air Bags,Seats3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V149000Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:SwitchReported 28/02/2019

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to… Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at…

18V772000Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineReported 01/11/2018

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles… Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 383 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SubaruNet Annoucement (E	2026-06-11	Unknown Or Other	This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood…
16-156-25R	2026-06-02	Power Train	This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which…
01-167-08R	2026-05-18	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the…
16-156-25R	2026-05-13	Power Train	This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which…
SubaruNet Announcement (R	2026-05-04	Power Train	This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 Impreza take?

4.5 qt of SYNTHETIC 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 Impreza have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.