repaired · 2021 Q1
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2014 Volkswagen GolfProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2014 Volkswagen Golf, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-148 the manufacturer reports only 56% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Volkswagen Golf has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Air bags
2Power train
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Engine
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2014 Volkswagen Golf recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Unknown or other
Risk. If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
repaired · 2018 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
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repaired · 2017 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Golf year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Golf median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Volkswagen Golf safety ratings
2014 Volkswagen Golf 2 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Volkswagen Golf, and the recalls they led to.
- Clockspring failureNo recall
- Air Bag Clockspring FailureLed to recall 15V-483
- Air Bag Clockspring FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What Golf owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TAKATA RECALL A VW DEALER SERVICE INVOICE STATES THEY COMPLETED THE RECALL ON THIS CAR, BUT YOUR WEBSITE SAYS IT IS INCOMPLETE, ACCORDING TO MY VIN. VW OF AMERICA SENT ME RECALL NOTICES IN MARCH & APRIL OF 2018. COMMUNITY VW, SANTA MARIA, CA 93456 [[PHONE]] INVOICE DATE: 12/19/17 CUSTOMER NUMBER:…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR.…
TAKATA RECALL - I HAVE CALLED SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS IN CHICAGO SINCE THE RECALL IN 2016 AND STILL NO ONE HAS THE REPLACEMENT. THERE COULD BE DANGEROUS CONSEQUENCES FOR NOT HAVING THIS TESTED AND CORRECTED.
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