Recall 14V182000: 2014 Volkswagen Passat and 2 other models

Report received

Apr 15, 2014

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

26,452vehicles

Model years

2014

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2014 Volkswagen Beetle50 complaints
• 2014 Volkswagen Jetta388 complaints
• 2014 Volkswagen Passat594 complaints