2014 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 108about this part
- Share
- 28%of 388 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,335miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 108 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 28% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,335 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car's transmission oil cooler is leaking transmission oil all over my car/under my car. My mechanic diagnosed the issue. I took it to vw dealership for another diagnostic only for them to not fix the car after 700.00 and I was told the car was fixed until I drove it 10 min down the road and the car was smoking and leaking oil everywhere. The car almost caught on fire due to the leak.”
NHTSA complaint #11384036, filed 2020-12, 114,000 miles“Upon arrival at destination key will not come out of ignition, this has happen on 12 occasions. Transmission is leaking around oil ring which may cause it to flow in coolant. Dealership stated recalls are out just not my VIN number. I would like for this VIN to be included, asap.”
NHTSA complaint #11309326, filed 2020-02, 138 miles“My 2014 vw Jetta (86000 miles) was parked. I tried to turn it on; it would crank but wouldn't start. Got it towed to the vw dealership where they told me the timing belt and tensioner had to be replaced. The opened the engine to inspect for further damage and found several bent valves.”
NHTSA complaint #11228416, filed 2019-06, 86,000 miles“My 2014 vw Jetta has only 45,000 miles and is out of warranty is burning up to 5 quarts every month. I just paid it off back in may of this year. Can vw be liable to fixed it at no charge? What are my options if any?”
NHTSA complaint #11363813, filed 2020-10, 42,000 miles“The engine may idle rough and stumble upon acceleration. This may be due to faulty engine control module software misadjusting the valve timing. Thi is the current safety recall for the same make model and year of my car, however, my VIN has not been included. This is the issue with my car. It will happen while in park, when slowing down to stop at a stop sign, a light, or in a drive thru. My car has stalled as a result at a stop sign and at a light. Last time this happened was yesterday.”
NHTSA complaint #11172763, filed 2019-01, 104,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038146Sep 17, 2026Suggested fuel additive
- 11035762Jul 9, 2026Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
- 11034614Jun 18, 2026Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
- 11034613Jun 18, 2026Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
- 11034617Jun 4, 2026Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
- 11030847Mar 27, 2026This 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…
- 11025437Oct 14, 2025G12Evo can now be mixed with previous coolants.
- 11025430Oct 14, 2025Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
- 11025436Oct 9, 2025How to measure engine oil consumption.
- 11025435Oct 8, 2025Proper engine oil level before leaving the factory.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 17% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 12 | 26% |
| 2023 | 11 | 26% |
| 2022 | 12 | 28% |
| 2021 | 5 | 7% |
| 2020 | 12 | 22% |
| 2019 | 147 | 27% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 33 | 21% |
| 2016 | 43 | 27% |
| 2015 | 43 | 22% |
| 2014 | 108 | 28% |
| 2013 | 112 | 22% |
| 2012 | 84 | 17% |
| 2011 | 90 | 15% |
| 2010 | 117 | 14% |
| 2009 | 96 | 11% |
| 2008 | 20 | 11% |
| 2007 | 16 | 8% |
| 2006 | 39 | 7% |
| 2005 | 27 | 11% |
| 2004 | 11 | 5% |
| 2003 | 16 | 4% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
94 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
74 complaintsOther or unknown
72 complaintsFuel system
42 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology