2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid, 10% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The braking ability varies depending if the battery is being charged or not. The pressure applied to the brake pedal depends on the battery charge and not the pressure on the pedal. Engine fails to engage on a steep slope causing the vehicle to roll backwards. This happens frequently when the engine is cold. The engine will not warm up to operating temperature if the hybrid motor is engaged”
NHTSA complaint #11083664, filed 2018-04, 55,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. The contact stated that while his sister was driving from a complete stop, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was unaware if there were any warning lights illuminated. The contact's sister was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that he connected an OBD reader to the vehicle and retrieved diagnostic trouble codes related to the transmission and hydraulic pump play protection failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11565040, filed 2024-01, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10214795Jun 22, 2022Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation. Addition of mandatory brake form and reference to Volkswagen Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual.
- 10207832Feb 3, 2022Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation Instruction (U.S. Only)
- 10186589Jan 26, 2021A/C requirements, update to title.
- 10181413Oct 2, 2020Mandatory fastener.
- 10180603Sep 25, 2020Antilock brake function test direction.
- 10180101Sep 4, 2020Antilock brake function test direction.
- 10176396Jun 4, 2020Updated to include model year 2021
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 10% |
| 2013 | 8 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
15 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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