2014 Volkswagen Jetta
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 386 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 12th highest complaint count among 26 Jetta model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 20 involved a crash and 2 involved a fire. 18 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, master cylinderSep 23, 2020
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.
Campaign 20E064000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, ignition, anti-theft, control moduleAug 22, 2019
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
Campaign 19V615000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalAug 4, 2015
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off. If the airbag light is on and the steering wheel clock spring requires replacement, dealers will install a new steering wheel clock spring. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.
Campaign 15V483000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, fuel injection system, fuel railJan 23, 2015
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BL. Note: This recall expands and supersedes recall 14V-809 (Volkswagen recall number 24Bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.
Campaign 15V028000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, cooling unit and linesApr 15, 2014
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Passat vehicles equipped with a 1.8T engine and torque converter automatic transmission. In the affected vehicles, the O-ring seals between the oil cooler and the transmission may leak fluid.
The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the O-ring seals in the transmission oil cooler, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38B9/9V.
Campaign 14V182000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: service brakes
18 reports, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, Air bags, Service brakes, Dec 10, 2024
During this summer (2024), I got a warning with three beeps then warning lights came on, went off for a several months, and now have come on and stayed on (ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE, AIRBAG, Tire Pressure). This has to be an issue with VW. There was close to 63,000 miles on the car at the time. Now there's only 64,000 miles on the car. The dealer service center couldn't really determine the cause but still quoted a repair of nearly $4,000.
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Aug 21, 2023
My 2014 VW as many other 2014 models are experiencing the following according to my local dealership in Miami: The ABS module is defective effecting other systems and making the car unsafe to drive as it was in 2009 and 2010 models. Dealer repair estimate is between $2500 with $5000! VW should recall before people get hurt!
Service brakes, Jun 30, 2022
When turning the car on with the clutch and brake depressed, the car will roll until the engine turns over and the car starts. The brake stops functioning as the ignition is turned and does not function until the car is on. The car will roll if on any incline while this happens. When this happens if I attempt to lift my foot off the brake and put it back to get it to work the brake pedal can no longer be depressed. Once the car is running the brake works and can be depressed again. This is a safety issue as it could cause a crash or car to roll into traffic. No lights or warning signs turn on when it happens. I'm not sure when this first happened but it has happened on multiple occasions.
Power train, Service brakes, Engine, Jun 17, 2022
EPC light randomly comes on when driving ,car goes limp and I’ve came close to have 3 accidents.Had car checked out at Volkswagen dealership and they said no repairs were needed .The EPC continues to come on and off This is dangerous Occurs multiple times
Service brakes, Mar 18, 2022
VW said it is the ABS module. It appears they had this same problem in a previous recall. Safety Recall 45F2 - ABS Control Module Software Certain 2009-2010 Model Year Volkswagen Vehicles They said any or all of the of the components represented by the warning lights may not work. With ABS, traction control, brake & airbag potentially not working that could harm me & my occupants as well as other drivers on the road The component has not been replaced yet as it has taken 4weeks already for the part to come in. It is scheduled to be replaced 3/28/22 I got a warning with three beeps then warning lights come on & stay on (ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE, AIRBAG, TPMS)
Service brakes, Oct 6, 2020
ABS MODUL FAILED AT 74000 MILES
Air bags, Service brakes, Sep 14, 2020
IF I DRIVE WITH THE CAR THE BRAKE-WARNING LIGHT, ABS LIGHT AND AIRBAG LIGHT TURNS ON. IT ALARMS. I BROUGHT IT TO DEALER AND THEY ASKED GERMANY BUT THEY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT WRONG IS. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE WITH THESE LIGHTS. THEY RESET THE COMPUTER BUT IT HAPPENS AFTER 20 MILES AGAIN.
Air bags, Service brakes, Nov 29, 2019
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG NOT WORKING/OFF NOTICE ALONG WITH ABS OFF NOTICE AND UNDERINFLATION NOTICE ALL HAPPENED SIMULTANEOUSLY UPON STARTING CAR AND REMAINS ON. CAR ONLY HAS BEEN DRIVEN 18000 MILES SINCE NEW
Service brakes, Apr 10, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED AND DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER. WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL FELT HARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (WALLACE VOLKSWAGEN, 2805 SE FEDERAL HWY, STUART, FL) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE CAMSHAFT LOBE HAD SHEARED OFF, CAUSING THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine, Mar 29, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FLASHED. THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT SHOULDER AND BACK, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE INJURIES TO THE OTHER VEHICLE OCCUPANTS WERE UNKNOWN. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS. SEVERAL WEEKS PRIOR TO THE COLLISION, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE FLASHING INSTRUMENTAL PANEL LIGHTING AND INTERMITTENT STARTING ISSUE. AT THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING A NEW BATTERY. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Mar 22, 2017
MY HEADLIGHTS GOING OF YESTERDAY WHEN I TURN ON I HAVE TO DRIVE BACK HOME ON DARK ROAD! THIS WAS VERY DISSAPOINTED SITUATION SINCE THE DEALER SELL THIS CAR TO ME AS A CERTIFIED VEHICLE, ALSO MY CAR VIBRATES EVERYTIME THAT I BREAKING ON THE ROAD THAT STAR HAPPENING RIGHT AFTER I TAKE THE CAR OOUT OF THE DEALER!
Service brakes, Aug 6, 2015
ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015, I WAS DRIVING MY LEASED 2014 JETTA WITH MY 1 YEAR OLD BABY, WHEN MY BRAKES COMPLETELY LOCKED UP. UNFORTUNATELY, AT THE TIME, WE HAPPENED TO BE AT A STOP SIGN ON A STEEP HILL ABOUT A HALF A BLOCK FROM OUR HOUSE. AS I BEGAN ROLLING BACKWARDS DOWN THE HILL TRYING TO DO EVERYTHING I COULD THINK OF IN THAT MOMENT OF SHEER PANIC, I TRULY DID NOT THINK THE OUTCOME WAS GOING TO BE GOOD. THANKFULLY AFTER ABOUT FIFTEEN SECONDS OF NO BRAKES WHATSOEVER, THEY FINALLY POPPED BACK ON. I LEASE THIS JETTA, SO I HAD IT TOWED FOR FREE TO A DEALERSHIP WHERE I OBVIOUSLY HAVE TO GET ALL OF THE WORK DONE. THEY CALLED TO LET ME KNOW THAT MY ONE YEAR OLD CAR HAD FAULTY WHEEL BEARINGS AND IT WAS CAUSING THE COMPUTER TO GET CONFUSED AND THEREFORE MAKING MY BRAKES SEIZE UP. MY CAR IS 1 YEAR OLD AND HAS 14,000 MILES ON IT WITH NO OTHER SYMPTOMS AND/OR NOISES THAT WOULD SIGNIFY BAD WHEEL BEARINGS. WHICH MADE IT EVEN WEIRDER IS I CALLED MY OLD VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP (I JUST MOVED A MONTH AGO) AND I ASKED HIM IF IT COULD INDEED BE MY WHEEL BEARINGS. HE SAID IT WAS EXTREMELY UNLIKELY AND THAT IF IT WERE, MY BRAKES PROBABLY WOULDN'T HAVE POPPED BACK ON. MAYBE I'M JUST BEING PARANOID, BUT THIS ALL IS SO FISHY TO ME. I FEEL LIKE THEY BE COVERING UP AND/OR MISDIAGNOSING THE CAR TO AVOID A POSSIBLE LAW SUIT BECAUSE MY BRAKES FAILED. I'M TERRIFIED TO GET BACK IN THE CAR EVEN AFTER THEY'VE "FIXED" IT.
Power train, Service brakes, Engine, Jul 6, 2015
ON JULY 5, 2015, THE CLUTCH FAILED. THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED TO DOWNSHIFT THE CAR AS WE WERE APPROACHING A TURNPIKE OFF RAMP. THE GEAR SELECTOR WAS MOVED OUT OF TOP GEAR AND INTO NEUTRAL; THE CLUTCH WOULD NOT RETURN, AND THE GEAR SELECTOR WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF NEUTRAL. THE CAR HAD TO BE MANEUVERED THROUGH TRAFFIC FROM THE FAR LEFT LANE TO THE RIGHTS-SIDE SHOULDER, IN NEUTRAL. THIS PUT MY FAMILY AND EVERYONE AROUND US AT RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY. THERE WAS NO DEGRADATION OF CLUTCH SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THIS CLUTCH FAILURE CAME SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. I HAVE READ COMMENTS FROM OTHERS ONLINE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR ISSUES. SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, THE BRAKE BOOSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER SUGGESTED THAT THE CLUTCH ISSUE COULD BE RELATED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER ISSUE. MY WIFE AND I HAVE DRIVEN MANUAL TRANSMISSION CARS FOR YEARS. THIS IS THE FIRST CLUTCH-RELATED PROBLEM WE'VE EVER EXPERIENCED. UPDATE 9/15/15*CW UPDATED 11/7/2017*CN
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, May 5, 2015, crash
PARKING THE CAR IN PARKING SPACE. CAR MADE EXTREMELY LOUD NOISE (LIKE A BACKFIRE) AND THEN AUTO ACCELERATED. TRIED HITTING THE BRAKE BUT BRAKE DID NOT DECOMPRESS. HIT A PARKED CAR IN FRONT OF ME. *TR
Service brakes, Dec 21, 2014, crash
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE BRAKES SEEM INCREASINGLY INEFFECTIVE. I WAS IN A FENDER BENDER DUE TO WEAK BRAKING IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION GOING APPROXIMATELY 60MPH AT A SEEMINGLY REASONABLE DISTANCE. THERE WERE ABSOLUTELY NO SKID MARKS OR TIRE SQUEALS. IT SEEMED THAT THE HARDER I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL THE LESS EFFECTIVE THE BRAKES WERE AND I BELIEVE THAT BRAKE PEDAL ACTUALLY HIT THE FLOOR. I HAVE NOTICED THE BRAKES FELT SPONGY BEFORE WHEN BRAKING HEAVY. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT WHEN THE CAR SITS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL FEELS ROCK HARD FOR A LITTLE WHILE AFTER STARTING UP. DOES NOT FEEL SAFE! *TR
Service brakes, Oct 22, 2014
THIS ISSUE NOW OCCURS EVERY DAY. THIS VEHICLE HAS PUSH BUTTON START, WHICH MEANS THE BRAKE PEDAL MUST BE DEPRESSED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE AFTER IT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR MORE THAN 3 HOURS, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AS THERE IS PRESSURE BUILT UP IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. ON THE FIRST DEALER VISIT, THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. ON THE SECOND VISIT, AFTER SITTING FOR A WEEK, THE DEALER MADE NO REPAIRS AND GAVE THE VEHICLE BACK. THEY ADVISED THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION, TO WHICH I SAID IT WAS NOT AS THIS DID NOT OCCUR WHEN VEHICLE WAS LEASED UNTIL ABOUT A MONTH AGO. VW CORPORATE WAS INVOLVED, WHICH PROVED TO BE A LOST CAUSE, AS THEY SIDED WITH THE DEALER. IF SOMEONE WERE TO TRY AND START THIS VEHICLE AND THEY WERE OF SMALLER STATURE, THEY MOST LIKELY WOULD BE UNABLE TO DO SO. *TR
Service brakes, Oct 17, 2014
I BOUGHT A 2014 NEW JETTA SE. BUT THIS VEHICLE SITS IN VW DEALERSHIP FOR ENTIRE FIRST MONTH. LAST WEEK, I HAD A FENDER-BENDER ACCIDENT ON LOCAL HIGHWAY DUE TO BRAKE PROBLEM. TWO CLAIMS INVOLVED IN THIS CASE: 1. BRAKE HARD LIKE ROCK WHEN I TRY TO START THE VEHICLE IN THE MORNING. I COULD NOT START THE ENGINE. 2. WHEN I DRIVE ON THE 50 MILE SPEED LIMIT HIGH WAY, I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR DUE TO WEAK BRAKE SYSTEM. IT TOOK EXTRA LONG DEEP STROKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND TOOK EXTRA LONG DISTANCE TO STOP. ALSO I COULD NOT DO EMERGENCY STOP IF SOME CUTS IN FRONT OF ME. WEAK WEAK WEAK BRAKE..... I DROVE FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, I HAVE NEVER HAD SUCH EXPERIENCE. IT IS AN UNSAFE CAR! MY WIFE NOW REFUSE TO DRIVE IT. I TOOK THIS VEHICLE TO VW DEALERSHIP AND THEY FIND OUT PROBLEM WITH CAR (FAULTY BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER). THEY CHANGED THE COMPONENTS AND SYSTEM TWICE, AND NOW CONDITION IS THE SAME. VW TECHNICAL SERVICE WENT TO DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD MY DEALER THAT THIS VEHICLE IS SAFE..... I AM VERY SHOCK ON THIS CONCLUSION. PLEASE INVESTIGATE ON THIS VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM. I DON'T WANT OTHER VW JETTA DRIVE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, RISKED LIFE FOR A FAULTY SYSTEM, AND I MUST VOICE IT OUT TO WARN MY FELLOW JETTA DRIVER: BE CAREFUL! *TR
Service brakes, Sep 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,500.