2014 Volkswagen Jetta · symptom sheet
Check engine light or misfire
- 26owner reports
- 82,000median miles
- $3,000median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Jul 16, 2025 · checked Oct 2, 2026
175 of the 348 complaints on this car are about the engine. 26 of those describe misfire.
Tick what matches of 26 reports
Misfire on other Jetta years
No other Jetta model year has enough reports of misfire for a sheet of its own. See every Jetta year.
What this problem usually is
These reports start with the check engine light. Many describe the engine running rough or shaking at idle, a P0300-series code, or a catalytic converter code. A worrying number say the light was flashing. Owners often list ignition coils or spark plugs already replaced, and the light coming back afterward.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the sensor (9 reports) and the spark plugs (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the engine cover the 2014 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
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."
A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
All 5 recalls on the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Jetta
Fuel leak due to suction jet pump failure within fuel tank (remedy effectiveness of recall 16v647). Closed jul 1, 2024, led to recall 24V-110.
Vehicle stalling - manual transmission. Closed jun 30, 2020.
Diesel fuel injector line leakage. Closed dec 2, 2011, led to recall 11V-490.
High-pressure fuel pump failure. Closed mar 27, 2015.
High pressure fuel pump failure (hpfp). Closed feb 8, 2011.
Engine stalling. Closed dec 8, 2005.
Unstable high engine idle. Closed may 31, 1991.
Engine mount failure. Closed apr 29, 1991.
None of these investigations covers the 2014 model year.
What owners paid
8 of the 26 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $1,000 to $7,400.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 60,000 and 100,000 miles, from the 21 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 43 service bulletins or notices for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta that deal with this problem. 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 misfire diagnostic aid.
Fuel Additive to prevent sporatic misfire
Fuel additive to help with misfire faults
Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.
39 more on the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta page.
What owners wrote
“Engine has began working rough in idling, rpm bouncing on the low speed and traffic. Check engine light is on. So far, I have seen too many people experiencing absolutely the same issue with 1.8t engine with low mileage driven”
Filed Dec 29, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 26 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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