Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta has 5 recalls, 385 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
385
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V615000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertib...
14V182000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Passat vehicles equipped with a 1...
15V483000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI...
15V028000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2...
20E064000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 200...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2014 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am experiencing multiple safety-related issues with the driver's side door latch/lock assembly on ... |
| Dec 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | According to the mechanic to whom we took the vehicle, there was a massive short in the mechatronics... |
| Nov 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Auxiliary Heater, Part# 1KO 963 235 H, Melted at the grounding post, potentially damaging wiring har... |
| Oct 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | the auxiliary heater had burned through the heat shield and melted into the cabin causing a small fi... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS | On October 17, 2025, I was driving my 2014 Volkswagen Jetta at approximately 25–30 mph on the bypass... |
| Jun 30, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle indep... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | [XXX] driving on [XXX] , my car accelerated to almost redline without me pushing the pedal, I tried ... |
| Apr 8, 2025 | ENGINE | My cars consumes oil like crazy. I'd say every week I am adding a quart to two quarts of oil. I woul... |
| Mar 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I was driving down the Highway at 65 miles per hour when my vehicle suddenly appeared to go into neu... |
| Feb 3, 2025 | ENGINE | Oil consumption: My 2014 Jetta 1.8T SE is consuming oil at an excessive rate. This began at 30,000 ... |
| Nov 18, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | PTC Heater - Driver side footwell short / overheating Burning smell Climatronic temp set to warm Fa... |
| May 7, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | During this summer (2024), I got a warning with three beeps then warning lights came on, went off fo... |
| May 3, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Timing chain went bad. Car only has 70k miles on it. Auto shop said there should be a recall because... |
| Mar 26, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHAT HAPPENS IS MY CAR SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AFTER ME GETTING GAS SOMETIMES AND ENGINE ... |
| Feb 22, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owned a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the son was driving at 46-47 MPH ... |
| Feb 19, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, ... |
| Jan 27, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Power train/transmission Clutch to fail to engage, loss of drive power in low speed and while drive ... |
| Jan 15, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving on the highway at approxi... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | ENGINE | Engine experienced excessive oil consumption for years, especially following emissions control softw... |
| Oct 2, 2023 | ENGINE | HI, I bought this 2014 VW Jetta with 87,000 miles on it for $12,000 from Conicelli Motors in Conshoh... |