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
386 reports, newest first.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jan 17, 2018, crash
DEALERSHIP HAS HAD MY CAR FOR 100 DAYS AND STILL NOT FIXED. 2014 - 2 CLUTCHES AND A REBUILT TRANSMISSION LATER. CAR WAS RETURNED, SAME DAY 5TH GEAR WENT OUT AGAIN ON INTERSTATE 95 ALMOST KILLED MY SON.
Other or unspecified, Jan 10, 2018
THE HORN ON MY 14' VW JETTA SE HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN. IT WILL WORK LONG ENOUGH FOR ME TO BLOW THE HORN AT SOMEBODY (SOMETIMES) AND THEN NOT WORK AGAIN FOR 2-14 DAYS.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 28, 2017
THE HORN DOES NOT WORK, ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON WHILE DRIVING OR IN PARK, WHEN YOU PUT GAS IN THE VEHICLE YOU HAVE TO PRESS THE ACCELERATOR FOR IT TO START OTHERWISE IT WILL CUT OFF, HEATER BLOWS A LITTLE ON 2 OTHER THAN THAT BLOWS OUT COOL AIR
Power train, Dec 27, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER SEAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER (NORM REEVES VOLKSWAGEN SUPERSTORE IRVIN, 20 AUTO CENTER DR, IRVINE, CA 92618, (866) 938-3392) CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V182000 (POWER TRAIN). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 22, 2017
RUST-ROTTED FUEL LINE CLAMP FAILURE RELEASED GASOLINE FUMES: I SMELLED RAW GASOLINE FUMES AFTER OPENING THE RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR TO LET OUT A PASSENGER AFTER DRIVING ABOUT A HALF A MILE FROM A COLD START. A MECHANIC TRACED THE FUMES TO A RUST-ROTTED CLAMP ON THE FUEL LINE THAT WAS ALLOWING RAW GASOLINE FUMES TO ESCAPE. HE SAID THE CLAMP WAS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE 'ON THE LINE THAT GOES TO THE INJECTOR FUEL RAIL NEAR THE FIREWALL.' I COLLECTED PART OF THE FAILED CLAMP FROM THE MECHANIC. IT APPEARED TO BE RUSTED AND OF AN INFERIOR MATERIAL NOT APPROPRIATE FOR SAFE USE ON A FUEL LINE. I HAVE PHOTOGRAPHED IT FROM TWO ANGLES.
Other or unspecified, Dec 7, 2017
MULTIPLE IGNITION COILS FAILED. THIS HAPPENED WHILE IN MOTION. WIFE STRANDED ON BUSY FREEWAY. FAILING IS BAD ENOUGH. THEY ARE MADE PRIMARILY OF RUBBER AND ARE MELTED TO THE SPARK PLUG AND CANNOT BE REMOVED BY NORMAL MEANS.
Power train, Dec 5, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, IT OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER (BOUCHER VOLKSWAGEN OF FRANKLIN, 6420 S 108TH ST, FRANKLIN, WI 53132), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000.
Electrical system, Nov 21, 2017
CHRONIC ISSUE WITH KEY EITHER NOT TURNING TO START IGNITION OR FAILING TO TURN TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF WHILE IN PARK. SALES PERSON SUGGESTED, "JUST TURN THE WHEEL BACK AND FORTH A LOT UNTIL IT WORKS. IT'S A SAFETY FEATURE." AFTER NUMEROUS INCIDENCES VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY ATTEMPTED TO HAVE ME PAY FOR THE FAILURE OF THEIR PRODUCT. UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY THE HOUSING FOR THE DEFECTIVE PART IS COVERED, BUT NOT THE PART ITSELF. DEFECT IN THE PART IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. THIS IS THE SECOND MAJOR ISSUE I HAVE HAD WITH THIS VEHICLE IN LESS THAN 3 YEARS.
Exterior lighting, Nov 21, 2017
JANUARY, THE DRIVER SIDE HEAD LIGHT STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON THE CITY STREET (REPLACED LIGHT). MARCH, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEAD LIGHT STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON CITY STREET (REPLACED LIGHT). JUNE, BOTH HEAD LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING WITHIN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER, BOTH WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON RESIDENTIAL ROADS (AGAIN, REPLACED LIGHTS). NOVEMBER, BOTH LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING SHORTLY AFTER I LEFT WORK AND WAS LESS THAN A BLOCK AWAY, AT NIGHT. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALERSHIP, DEALERSHIP REPORTS NO ISSUES, BUT DOES ACKNOWLEDGE ONGOING PROBLEM FOR OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME VEHICLE TYPE. I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS TO BE A LIGHT BULB ISSUE (AS IMPLIED BY THE DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT) AND I AM CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF ANYONE WHO MAY ALSO ENCOUNTER THIS PROBLEM.
Other or unspecified, Nov 19, 2017, crash
VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IN PARK, BUT ENGINE WAS RUNNING. I WAS IN PASSENGER SEAT AND REACHED OVER TO TURN CAR OFF WITH KEY. I TURNED KEY TO TURN CAR OFF AND CAR ROLLED FORWARD 50 FEET RUNNING INTO A ROCK ENCASED RAISED FLOWER BED SUSTAINING $5000 WORTH OF DAMAGE.
Air bags, Nov 1, 2017
TAKATA RECALL
Other or unspecified, Oct 24, 2017
THE SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. NO VEHICLES AROUND AND NOTHING OVERHEAD TO IMPACT THE GLASS. I HAD TO PAY $1600 OUT OF POCKET FOR THE REPAIRS.
Electrical system, Oct 2, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SOUTH BAY VOLKSWAGEN (3131 NATIONAL CITY BLVD, NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION COIL AND STEERING LOCK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,879.
Engine, Sep 20, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DARCARS VOLKSWAGEN SILVER SPRING (12511 PROSPERITY DR, SILVER SPRING, MD 20904) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND FILED THE CONTACT'S COMPLAINT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,844. UPDATED 11/07/17*LJ CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 7/19/18*JB *TR
Electrical system, Sep 16, 2017
IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT TURN AT ALL, COULD NOT START CAR OR ENGINE. TRIED TURNING WHEEL, BRAKE, EMERGENCY BRAKE, GEARSHIFT, STILL COULD NOT TURN KEY. INTERNET SEARCH FOUND NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH VW JETTA IGNITION KEY PROBLEMS. THIS IGNITION SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS.
Engine, Sep 15, 2017
KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. UNABLE TO TURN OFF ENGINE.
Electrical system, Sep 12, 2017
HORN AND CAR ALARM STOP WORKING SINCE 09/03/2017. I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WHEN MY HORN STOP WORKING, AS SOON AS I GOT A CHACE TO PULLED OVER, THAT'S WHEN I NOTICED THAT MY CAR ALARM STOPPED WORKING TOO, I CALLED THE DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO FIXE IT THE ISSUE THAT IT SEEMS IT A MANUFACTURER RECALL BUT I'M GETTING CHARE FOR IT.
Other or unspecified, Aug 30, 2017
CAR WAS ON, STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT AND VEHICLE STALLED - ENGINE SHUT OFF. TWO DIFFERENT TIMES ON AUGUST 26, 2017.
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 25, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (VOLKSWAGEN OF DOWNTOWN LA, LOCATED AT 1900 S FIGUEROA ST LOS ANGELES, CA 90007) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,400.
Electrical system, Aug 11, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT FAILURES WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WHICH CAUSED THE LIGHTS, HORN, AND BATTERY TO FAIL, AND THE RADIO TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, THE ABS AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERITAGE VOLKSWAGEN OF SOUTH ATLANTA (LOCATED AT 4305 JONESBORO ROAD, UNION CITY, GA), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ECU WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
Air bags, Aug 7, 2017, crash
WHEN MY AIRBAG DEPLOYED, THE VW EMBLEM ON THE STEERING WHEEL POPPED OPEN TO THE LEFT AND THE AIRBAG PUSHED IT INTO MY LEFT ARM WHICH CAUSED A BURN AND MY ARM TO BLEED. I KNOW HAVE A GOOD SCAR ON MY LEFT ARM. IF THAT EMBLEM WOULD HAVE NOT BEEN THERE OR WOULD HAVE MAYBE OPENED DOWNWARDS I WOULD HAVE WALKED AWAY WITH A SMALL AIRBAG BURN TO THE RIGHT HAND ONLY.
Electrical system, Aug 6, 2017
KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION, WHEN TRYING TO CUT THE CAR OFF
Tires, Aug 2, 2017
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTI PRO CONTACT TIRES, SIZE: 205/55/R16 91H. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT A VIBRATION AND STATED THAT THE TIRES WOULD SKID WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. IN ADDITION, BOTH FRONT TIRES LOST PRESSURE. IN ADDITION, THE TREAD SEPARATED IN CHUNKS FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE TIRES DID NOT GRIP THE ROAD AND SLIPPED WHEN MAKING TURNS. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,945 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Other or unspecified, Aug 1, 2017
KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY ON A STREET.
Electrical system, Jul 28, 2017
KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. CANNOT TURN THE ENGINE OFF. THE KEY WILL NOT RETURN TO THE OFF POSITION.