Sixth generation (A6, Mk6)
2014 Volkswagen Jetta
The most reported problem on the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta is stalling, with 50 complaints, usually around 70,000 miles.
- 348owner complaints
- 5recalls
- 18involved a crash
- 61,300median miles at failure
Newest report Apr 20, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Jetta doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2014 model year.
Is the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta has 348 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, close to the median of 318 for 2014 sedans on this site. Of the 12 Jetta model years since 2014, it has the 2nd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to other model years
- Complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads, so the 2014 count runs short and isn't compared with the model years next to it.
- Top problem
- No problem dominates. The largest, stalling, covers 50 of the 348 complaints (14%), and airbag is next with 34 (one complaint can fall under more than one problem, so these overlap). A quarter of the 41 owners who gave a mileage for stalling saw it by about 50,000 miles, and half by about 70,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 21 of the 348 complaints (6%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 18 reports mention a crash, 2 mention a fire and 18 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 11 of 18, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Airbag has a recall on the same system (15V-483). Stalling and misfire have none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2019 at 78 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 9. So far in 2026, 4 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine stalls or loses power while driving, 50 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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Around your mileage
Ahead of you
How this compares
348 complaints is about the median for a 2014 model on this site and about the median for a 2014 sedan. Among the 5 Jetta model years here it ranks 2nd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen filed 1,538 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. 72 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 1 bulletin · 50 complaints
UPDATE Technical Bulletin (Climatic Software issues): This update has been proactively released to prevent the air conditioning from blowing warm while operating the engine within a certain constant RPM range.
Airbag warning light or recall 4 bulletins · 34 complaints
Grinding noises can be heard from the area of the steering wheel/driver airbag or steering column when maneuvering OR Various controls, warnings or fault indicators, such as airbag, electronic stabilization programming (ESP), steering assist etc., light up ...
Tech Tips: Covers concerns with Both the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) and Airbag systems working together
2 more on this problem
Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated in Instrument Cluster, DTC B101614 Stored in Airbag Control Module
Airbag Warning Lamp ON, DTCs B200009, B200049 or U101200 Stored in Airbag Control Unit
Check engine light or misfire 43 bulletins · 26 complaints
Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
Fuel Additive to prevent sporatic misfire
41 more on this problem
Fuel additive to help with misfire faults
Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.
Recommended fuel additive to avoid engine misfires.
Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states blower stays on Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with any combination of P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P1D74 and/or P1D75 in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states Electrical System ...
Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer concern of vehicle door hard to close/out of adjustment Customer states no crank/no start.
Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in.
Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Hood release inoperative Customer states MIL-on with P0401
Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Hood release inoperative Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature ...
Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Hood release inoperative Customer states MIL-on with P0401
Plus 31 older ones not listed here.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 12 bulletins · 14 complaints
Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation. Addition of mandatory brake form and reference to Volkswagen Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual.
Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation Instruction (U.S. Only)
10 more on this problem
Brake disc Pulsation or Vibration repair instruction
Technical Bulletin (Vibration or Noise When Braking): Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation.
Technical Bulletin: Vibration or Noise When Braking issues are addressed
Technical Bulletin (Rear Disc Brakes, Replacing Rear Brake Pads and Rotors for Squeal): Rear brake pad composition may result in a squeal from the rear braking system. Condition as described DOES NOT affect brake performance.
Technical Bulletin (Rear Disc Brakes, Replacing Rear Brake Pads and Rotors for Squeal issues): This document informs that the rear brake pad composition may result in a squeal from the rear braking system.
Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration (U.S. Only)
Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation.
Technical Bulletin (Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration): When applying brakes at highway speeds the following symptoms may occur: ? Brake pedal pulsation ? Vibration felt in vehicle body ? Steering wheel shakes A detailed brake disc inspection is needed to ...
VOLKSWAGEN: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN ILLUMINATED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT. UPDATED THE PROGRAMMING ECM TO ELIMINATE DTC 03366 STORED IN THE FAULT MEMORY. *JS
Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration
Fuel pump failure 2 bulletins · 12 complaints
Technical Bulletin (No Start, or Rough Running issues): When diagnosing a MIL ON, no-start or rough running concern on a common rail diesel vehicle, and no root cause is found after following all GFF diagnostic procedures, it may be necessary to check for ...
VOLKSWAGEN: DIAGNOSIS FOR HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WHERE NO START, ENGINE CRANK, WITHOUT DRIVING, AFTER LONG PERIODS AND MAY HAVE ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. MODELS 2008-2014 EOS, GTI, BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, JETTA, CC, PASSAT, TIGUAN, BEETLE. *PE
Battery dies or the car will not start 5 bulletins · 11 complaints
Discharged Battery, Diagnosis for excessive current draw.
Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in.
3 more on this problem
Technical Bulletin: Battery, Discharged, Diagnosis for Excessive Static Current Draw
Tech Tips (No Charging System Voltage): This document informs with a general overview of how to inspect and diagnosing a low battery or no charging system concern.
When diagnosing a low battery or no charging system concern, start by inspecting the SA1 200 amp fuse in the SA fuse block. DO NOT replace the generator. Perform a voltage drop test between threaded connections 508 and SA1 as shown in Figure 1.
Airbag warning light stays on 3 bulletins · 11 complaints
VOLKSWAGEN: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED INDICATING A FRONT SIDE AIRBAG PRESSURE SENSOR INTERRUPTION/SHORT TO B+. THE DTCS B101715 AND B103615. *JS
Technical Bulletin (Airbag Warning Lamp ON): The airbag control unit self-test may be susceptible to alarm horn resonance during the self-test causing the airbag light to illuminate in the instrument panel.
1 more on this problem
VOLKSWAGEN: DURING A SELF TEST, THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO HORN ALARM RESONANCE THAT CAUSES AIRBAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE IN INSTRUMENT PANEL BUT AIRBAG SYSTEM STILL IS OPERATIONAL. MODEL 2012-2014 JETTA GLI, PASSAT. *PE
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 2 bulletins · 10 complaints
Tech Tips: Issues with Transmission-Knocking Noise from the Rear of the Engine or Bell Housing Area
VOLKSWAGEN: DURING COLD WEATHER, ENGINE FAILS TO START, AFTER STANDING, AND IF MOISTURE, FROM INTAKE AIR, CONDENSES, WOULD FREEZE AND BLOCK INTAKE AIR SYSTEM, IN CHARGE AIR COOLER. *PE
Complaints filed by year
78 complaints came in 2019. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Air bag clockspring failure. Open.
NHTSA summary
Air bag clockspring failure. Closed may 4, 2018.
NHTSA summary
Air bag clockspring failure. Closed sep 28, 2015, led to recall 15V-483.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
All 5 recalls on the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta?
Stalling, with 50 of the 348 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 70,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2014 Volkswagen Jetta problems start?
Of the 257 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 38,000 miles and half by about 61,000.
How many 2014 Volkswagen Jetta complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
21 of them (6%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for stalling on the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta?
No recall on file for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta is on the same system as stalling. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.