Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Air Bag Clock Spring may Fail
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Fuel Leaking Into Engine Compartment
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Oil Leak at Transmission Oil Cooler
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
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Owner complaints (386)
386 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 386 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 108 | 28% |
| Electrical system | 94 | 24.4% |
| Power train | 73 | 18.9% |
| Unknown or other | 71 | 18.4% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 38 | 9.8% |
| Air bags | 37 | 9.6% |
| Exterior lighting | 24 | 6.2% |
| Service brakes | 18 | 4.7% |
| Steering | 17 | 4.4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 2.8% |
How 2014 compares with other Jetta years
Best and worst Jetta years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 852 | 4 |
| 2011 | 607 | 7 |
| 2012 | 500 | 5 |
| 2013 | 517 | 4 |
| 2014 | 386 | 4 |
| 2015 | 194 | 7 |
| 2016 | 161 | 4 |
| 2017 | 159 | 6 |
| 2018 | 31 | 2 |
| 2019 | 549 | 11 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2014 Volkswagen Jetta 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 32 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,000
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 318 g/mi
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 32 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 / 37 / 32 | $3,000 | 318 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 / 39 / 32 | $3,000 | 315 |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 / 36 / 30 | $2,250 | 303 |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 / 36 / 29 | $2,300 | 308 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 34 / 28 | $2,400 | 316 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 32 / 27 | $3,050 | 334 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 / 33 / 26 | $3,150 | 338 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 / 29 / 25 | $2,700 | 344 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2014 Volkswagen Jetta FAQ
How many recalls does the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 19V615000 (steering), 15V483000 (air bag), 15V028000 (fuel system), 14V182000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2014 Volkswagen Jetta problems?
Owners filed 386 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (108), Electrical system (94), Power train (73) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · Automatic version at 29 city, 37 highway and 32 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta get?
NHTSA rated the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (11.1% rollover risk).
How does the 2014 Jetta compare with other years?
Among the 2010–2019 Volkswagen Jetta model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (31) and the 2010 the most (852). The 2014 drew 386. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.