2014 Volkswagen GTI Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 28,335miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns 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
- 27 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 32 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Volkswagen GTI (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen GTI. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown (3) and electrical system (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 71% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 28,335 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 810 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 89 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 48 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.
- Engine4 40%
- Other or unknown3 30%
- Electrical system2 20%
- Steering2 20%
- Air bags1 10%
- Brakes1 10%
Example complaints
Engine: “For the third time since owning my car, I was driving and the engine failed. Without any other previous warning lights or indicators coming on, while I was on the freeway, my car slowed, the engine light flashed, and then the car completely died. I was able to restart and pull to the side of the shoulder. Because this has happened before, I suspected the oil was running low. We refilled it, and the car did start, and now drives again without issue. I just had my car serviced two months prior, and they told me to fill my oil again at 39,000 miles or at the end of june, whichever came first. …”
NHTSA complaint #11217360, filed 2019-06, 37,500 milesOther or unknown: “Submittal to Volkswagen of america 04/08/2014 4:03am I would like this email to be the beginning of documentation of a serious issue I'm experiencing with the new vw GTI I purchased only two weeks ago. Said issue involves occasional zero throttle response, which has happened on four separate occasions since delivery. For your reference, this model GTI is equipped with an automatic transmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #10582830, filed 2014-04, 746 milesElectrical system: “As I was driving down the highway in normal driving conditions the ABS light, electronic stability control light, steering wheel fault warning light and the check engine light lit up without any warning prompting a fault description on my center dash saying fault: ABS/electronic stabilization control . From my research this fault was also found in the 2009 (mk5) GTI which shares the same engine, electrical components and drivetrain as the 2010-2014 (mk6). …”
NHTSA complaint #11062173, filed 2018-01, 28,335 milesForward collision avoidance: “I started my car and drove to a local 7-11 on my way to work and could not turn the key to shut the engine off. I proceeded to work and asked my friend to help me. After a struggle he got the key out,and 3 days later parked my car at a clients only to not be able to start the car. My steering wheel locking was random and was afraid it would lock up while driving. Was told at the dealership there was no recall even after I searched and found this to be problem enough that VW extended their warranty”
NHTSA complaint #11740446, filed 2026-05Mileage when problems were reported
71% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,500 and 37,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Volkswagen GTI. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI · sedan FWD | not 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 GTI version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTI FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 24 | 32 | 27 | $3,050 |
| GTI FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,300 |
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
- 15V483000Aug 4, 2015Air bags › FrontalCovers: Volkswagen GTI 2011–2014, CC 2010–2014, Passat 2010, 2012–2014 +4 more
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…
Recall details for the 2014 Volkswagen GTI → · 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. 810 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038146Sep 17, 2026Engine. Suggested fuel additive
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026Other or unknown. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036868Aug 6, 2026Other or unknown. Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- 11036870Aug 4, 2026Other or unknown. Differences between a leak and seepage
- 11035772Jul 15, 2026Electrical system. This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019…
- 11035762Jul 9, 2026Engine. Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
- 11034614Jun 18, 2026Engine. Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
- 11034613Jun 18, 2026Engine. Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
- 11034621Jun 11, 2026Air bags. Inquiries
- 11034617Jun 4, 2026Engine. Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
Other model years of the Volkswagen GTI
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29 | 5,200 | 2 | — | 27 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 6 | — | 5 | — | 28 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 29 | 9,000 | 6 | — | 28 | 52 · Typical | Rising |
| 2020 | 8 | 260 | 3 | — | 27 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 179 | 440 | 4 | — | 27 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2018 | 17 | 10,000 | 3 | — | 28 | — | Falling |
| 2017 | 52 | 36,974 | 2 | — | 28 | 17 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2016 | 67 | 34,000 | 4 | — | 28 | 52 · Typical | Falling |
| 2015 | 97 | 49,750 | 6 | — | 28 | 64 · Typical | Falling |
| 2014 | 10 | 28,335 | 1 | — | 27 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 34 | 33,000 | 2 | — | 27 | 5 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 40 | 50,000 | 2 | — | 27 | 7 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2011 | 55 | 54,000 | 2 | — | 27 | 15 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 53 | 55,000 | 1 | — | 27 | 20 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 167 | 74,000 | 2 | — | 25 | 63 · Typical | Falling |
| 2008 | 67 | 18,522 | 1 | — | 25 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2007 | 77 | 31,200 | 1 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2006 | 43 | 44,700 | 2 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 8 | 50,000 | 1 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 7 | 33,000 | 1 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 53 | 39,750 | 1 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 124 | 15,000 | 2 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 74 | 50,000 | 2 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2000 | 45 | 60,200 | 3 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 8 | 93,120 | 2 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 10 | 59,000 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 10 | 56,500 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 9 | 109,000 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 18 | 121,817 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
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Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Volkswagen GTI have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen GTI as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2014 Volkswagen GTI is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 3.
Has the 2014 Volkswagen GTI been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Volkswagen GTI get?
The EPA rates the 2014 Volkswagen GTI (GTI, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 24 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Volkswagen GTI reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 28,335 miles and the middle half falls between 12,500 and 37,500 miles; 71% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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.