2014 Volkswagen Passat · symptom sheet
Takata airbag inflator recall
- 294owner reports
- 40,000median miles
- $720median quote
- 8involved a crash
Newest report Aug 28, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
294 of the 354 reports of airbag on the 2014 Passat describe Takata airbag recall.
Part of Airbag warning light or recall (354 reports) · also: airbag light on
Tick what matches of 294 reports
Takata airbag recall on other Passat years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2016, 2017.
What this problem usually is
This is the narrower sheet inside airbag problems for complaints about inflator recalls, Takata's above all. Many owners here aren't describing a failure they've seen. They're describing a recall notice, a dealer who doesn't have the part, and the question of whether the car is safe to drive in the meantime.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the clock spring (42 reports) and the inflator (18 reports).
Recalls and investigations
5 recalls on the airbags cover the 2014 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
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.
All 10 recalls on the 2014 Volkswagen Passat, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the airbags on the Passat
Air bag clockspring failure. Open.
Air bag clockspring failure. Closed may 4, 2018.
Air bag clockspring failure. Closed sep 28, 2015, led to recall 15V-483.
Passenger air bag lid failure. Closed apr 23, 2004.
Passenger sir door mounting stud failure. Closed oct 7, 2003.
What owners paid
13 of the 294 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $544 to $875.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 22,400 and 60,000 miles, from the 59 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 1 service bulletin or notice for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat 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.
This document reminds dealers that Takata SDI Frontal Airbag Inflators replaced with the 69M9 Safety Recall will not be requested for return through the Warranty Parts Portal but will be requested for return through the Takata XPO Return Program.
What owners wrote
“Clockspring Recall. Horn not working, buttons on steering column not working, when turning steering wheel it makes a clicking noise, sounds like spring being pulled, driver side air bag light is illuminated on dash.”
Filed Jul 27, 2026
“Employee name antoanete refused to assist in recall repair and loaner vehicle I asked for manager , new manager Andrew wasnât even available I was promised a call back it didnât happened . I made 5 calls and antoanete doesnât help customers she doesnât know anything and manager not available each time My issue is not resolved”
Filed Dec 18, 2024
“The wheel clock spring in the steering column is making loud noises and the horn has stopped working. The airbag light has come on now and the only solution is replacement of the wheel clock spring to make the vehicle safe for the driver. Should be covered under the recall of 2014 VW Passats”
Filed Nov 28, 2024
“My clockspring is broken. I called the dealership to see if the Warranty was done or if there was a recall, they said it was done. I donât understand how it could have possibly been done when clockspring are not commonly broken. I am very upset I will be having to pay out of pocket for this.”
Filed Sep 6, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 8 of 294 reports involved a crash and 5 people were hurt. 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.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
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