repaired · 2021 Q1
Anti-theft: control module
Risk. 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…
2014 Volkswagen JettaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 388 owner complaints about the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-615 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta has problems
388 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
108Engine3 crash/fire/injury
94Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
74Power train2 crash/fire/injury
38Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
37Air bags12 crash/fire/injury
24Exterior lighting
18Service brakes
17Steering
11Vehicle speed control
6215 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 108 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 94 | 4 |
| Power train | 74 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 38 | 1 |
| Air bags | 37 | 12 |
| Exterior lighting | 24 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 18 | 3 |
| Steering | 17 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 1 |
| 15 other systems | 62 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2014 Volkswagen Jetta 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 · 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…
repaired · 2016 Q2
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Risk. The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
64kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 76 engine complaints. 84% were reported before 100,000 miles.
23under 30k miles64under 100k miles12100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
11 owners mentioned a cost$9,000median
Middle half: $4,852 – $9,499
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Jetta 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 Jetta median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Volkswagen Jetta safety ratings
2014 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 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 Jetta owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated to 70 MPH. The contact immediately depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact pulled over onto the side of the road and the vehicle…
My cars consumes oil like crazy. I'd say every week I am adding a quart to two quarts of oil. I would lose power while driving. Sometimes the car would just shut off And then it would take a few times to get it started. I was in the middle of driving when the car just completely shut off on me and…
Oil consumption: My 2014 Jetta 1.8T SE is consuming oil at an excessive rate. This began at 30,000 miles and has been to the VW dealership numerous times ending without resolution.
Own a 2014 Jetta?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.