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2014 Volkswagen Golf Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
36,611miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
26 mpgcombined, 2.5L 5-cyl FWD · 23 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Volkswagen Golf (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Golf. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown (3) and engine (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 36,611 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 1,229 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 4 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 71 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 67 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Takata recall. In april 2016 I received a safety recall from Volkswagen regarding the takata airbags. At that time, I called to set-up an appointment and was told that there wasn't a fix for it yet. I've called intermittently over the past year and have received the same response. I called again on may 17th, to ask about the status and received yet the same response. When I mentioned that I know people who have honda's--who have been affected--whose airbags have been replaced, she said that honda owners, have died as a result of the airbag deployments, whereas Volkswagen owners haven't. …”

NHTSA complaint #10986174, filed 2017-05

Other or unknown: “While driving on the freeway the car stopped accelerating and would only rev when gas pedal was pressed. I coasted to the fast lane shoulder and put on hazard lights. CHP had to stop freeway traffic to push me to the side of the freeway. Car eventually restarted and let me put into gear. I drove to Auto repair store and they scanned car. Code U0103 came back: No communication with gear shift module.”

NHTSA complaint #11465862, filed 2022-05

Engine: “I'm having issues with a p0106 code. It continuously comes off and on. I have had the manifold absolute pressure sensor replaced, I have had the intake cleaned and relatable parts. The check engine light will come on at random times, and will just go away on it's own. I have read that multiple people have had to update the ECM which has then fixed the issue. I don't believe this should be an expense to the owner of the vehicle for an update that should have been done in the first place.”

NHTSA complaint #11353090, filed 2020-09, 127,000 miles

Fuel system: “I was traveling southbound on the freeway, in the fast lane, at 70 MPH when there was a blinking yellow warning light on the dash. The light resembles an electrical coil and is referred to as a glow plug light. The car immediately stalled. I put on the hazard lights but was unable to get to the right due to traffic and a dead engine. As a result we had to stop in the center divider. It took 45 min for the tow truck to arrive. This while traffic flew by. The fault was identified as a high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) failure by the dealership.”

NHTSA complaint #10746265, filed 2015-08, 38,950 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 32,730 and 60,000 miles.

0%0–1017%10–2550%25–5017%50–750%75–10017%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 36,611 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201520174201820192020202220232026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Volkswagen Golf. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Golf · sedan FWDnot rated———4 · 12.1% risk

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 Volkswagen Golf version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Golf FWD2.5L 5-cyl6-speed automatic233026$2,600
Golf FWD2.0L 4-cyl · diesel6-speed automatic293732$3,000
Golf FWD2.0L 4-cyl · diesel6-speed manual293932$3,000

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2014 Volkswagen Golf → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,229 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 1,229 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volkswagen Golf

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202311—0———Too new
2022812000——42 · TypicalFalling
20217—1533—Not enough data
202068,5902532—Not enough data
201963556653271 · MoreRising
2018293,300652921 · FewerRising
201711724,306552953 · TypicalStable
20168530,000952945 · TypicalStable
201513119,5001252983 · MoreStable
20141236,6115—26—Not enough data
20134350,0005—2612 · FewerFalling
20124817,7756—2650 · TypicalFalling
201111028,0006—2782 · MoreFalling
20107033,8004—2650 · TypicalFalling
20061270,0001—24—Not enough data
20051962,4002—24—Falling
20042847,2332—24Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20032669,1522—24Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20027459,7203—24Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200111665,3005—24Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20008860,0005—24Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19996471,0004—24Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19981866,0001—24—Stable
1997780,5000—24—Not enough data
199543202,8004—24Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19944172,0004—24Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19937—4—22—Not enough data
19926—1—25—Not enough data
19918—2—25—Not enough data
19901083,0004—25—Not enough data
19891765,0003—25—Stable
19889—5—25—Not enough data
198613—4—26—Not enough data
198510—5—25—Not enough data

All Volkswagen Golf model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Volkswagen Golf have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Golf as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Volkswagen Golf is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 3.

Has the 2014 Volkswagen Golf been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Volkswagen Golf get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Volkswagen Golf (Golf, 2.5L 5-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 23 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Volkswagen Golf reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 36,611 miles and the middle half falls between 32,730 and 60,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.