2014 Volkswagen Jetta Reliability
The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta has 442 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and electrical system. Compared with other Jetta model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Jetta's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
442
NHTSA owner complaints
6
Recall campaigns
24
Complaints citing a crash
2
Complaints citing a fire
2014 Volkswagen Jetta complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 model year, filed between 2013 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 117 | 26% |
| Electrical system | 102 | 23% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 92 | 21% |
| Unknown or other | 76 | 17% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 45 | 10% |
| Air bags | 41 | 9% |
| Exterior lighting | 24 | 5% |
| Service brakes | 21 | 5% |
2014 Volkswagen Jetta recalls
6 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2014 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V182000 | Apr 15, 2014 | Powertrain / transmission — 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 1.8T engine and torque converter automatic transmission. In the affected vehicles, the O-ring seals between… |
| 15V028000 | Jan 23, 2015 | Fuel system — 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, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles… |
| 15V483000 | Aug 4, 2015 | 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, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may… |
| 16V078000 | Feb 10, 2016 | Air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles.… |
| 19V615000 | Aug 22, 2019 | 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 Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual… |
| 20E064000 | Sep 23, 2020 | Service brakes — 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 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master… |
How the 2014 compares with nearby Jetta years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Jetta analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 527 | 8 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2013 | 633 | 7 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2014 (this page) | 442 | 6 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2015 | 197 | 8 | Electrical system | Caution |
| 2016 | 165 | 5 | Engine | Caution |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Fuel system: smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 6 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2014 Volkswagen Jetta reliability FAQ
Is the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta has 442 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and electrical system. Compared with other Jetta model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Jetta's typical year.
What are the most common 2014 Volkswagen Jetta problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta are engine (117), electrical system (102), powertrain / transmission (92), unknown or other (76). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, including 14V182000 (powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission / cooling unit and lines) and 15V028000 (fuel system — fuel injection system / fuel rail). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta compare with the 2013 and 2015 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2013 has 633 complaints and 7 recalls (avoid); the 2015 has 197 complaints and 8 recalls (caution). The 2014 has 442 complaints and 6 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2014 Volkswagen Jetta?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2014 Jetta, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.