2014 Volkswagen Passat Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 354about this part
- Share
- 60%of 594 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 354 complaints about the air bags of the 2014 Volkswagen Passat, 60% of the 594 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 13 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 5 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Airbag clockspring broke again after volkwagen replaced it. Now getting charged a second time for the clockspring that a volkwagen dealership replaced less than a year ago. It has only been 25,000 miles since we paid the $500 to get it replaced the first time, since my VIN number was skipped in the recall. All I was doing to cause the clockspring to break was turning into my drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11120408, filed 2018-08, 75,000 miles“Takata recall....there is a recall on my car driver side air bag...dealership states that car manufacturer has not made parts available...this recall has been since early 2016....no accident yet...if I have one I and my passengers will probably be killed..if they wont fix tjis I want them to buy back this vehicle. Vehicle is hazardous to drive.......”
NHTSA complaint #10913856, filed 2016-10, 30,000 miles“Takata recall. Apparently my car has had this recall for about a year and it really bothers me that Volkswagen never bothered to notify me. I do not feel comfortable driving this car, especially with my family and I would have replaced this car months ago had I known. I thought they had 60 days to notify us?”
NHTSA complaint #10947654, filed 2017-01, 17,000 miles“Takata recall .like 6 months ago was ghange oil on dealer,and was ask about trade in my car but they give me a small price because my car has recall !!!they did not propouse me nothing to fix or chgange or do my problem!!I have two kids im worry about my safety please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11021136, filed 2017-09, 20,000 miles“Upon pulling out of a parking space and turning the steering wheel there was a cracking noise and then the airbag light went off with an airbag warning. At which point all mechanisms within the steering wheel stopped working. I called my local dealer only to be informed that my VIN was not affected by the air bag clock spring failure and I would have to pay to have it diagnosed and fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10861984, filed 2016-04, 42,856 milesRelated recalls
- 24V834000Oct 30, 2024Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007…Covers: Volkswagen Passat 2006–2007, 2012–2014, 2017, Beetle 2017–2019, Beetle Convertible 2017–2019
- 19V862000Dec 4, 2019Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to…Covers: Volkswagen Passat 2012–2015, Golf 2011–2014, Audi A3 2011–2013
- 18V148000Mar 6, 2018Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon…Covers: Volkswagen Passat 2007–2010, 2012–2014, CC 2009–2014, Golf 2010–2014 +2 more
- 16V078000Feb 10, 2016Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and…Covers: Volkswagen Passat 2007–2010, 2012–2014, CC 2009–2014, Golf 2010–2014 +5 more
- 15V483000Aug 4, 2015Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta…Covers: Volkswagen Passat 2010, 2012–2014, CC 2010–2014, Jetta 2011–2014 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 11034621Jun 11, 2026Inquiries
- 11030826Mar 2, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used…
- 11013855Jan 8, 2025This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication for the airbag control module. For trouble code DTC B10001B. Driver airbag…
- 11011377Nov 5, 2024This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication for the airbag control module. For trouble code DTC B10001B. Driver airbag…
- 10249688Jan 30, 2024Grinding noises can be heard from the area of the steering wheel/driver airbag or steering column when maneuvering OR Various controls, warnings or fault indicators, such as…
- 10247537Dec 11, 2023Rear of teering wheel trim modification for noise when maneuvering.
- 10241183Aug 3, 2023Installation of accessory alarm added instead of referring out to another website.
- 10233240Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 363 Volkswagen owners in the State of New Mexico on…
- 10233239Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,498 Volkswagen owners in the State of Massachusetts…
- 10231847Feb 13, 2023In conjunction with the Colorado DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,414 Volkswagen owners in the State of Colorado on…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 15% |
| 2020 | 4 | 22% |
| 2018 | 5 | 11% |
| 2017 | 28 | 25% |
| 2016 | 25 | 24% |
| 2015 | 88 | 36% |
| 2014 | 354 | 60% |
| 2013 | 382 | 51% |
| 2012 | 296 | 61% |
| 2011 | 5 | 31% |
| 2010 | 45 | 28% |
| 2009 | 12 | 8% |
| 2008 | 32 | 19% |
| 2007 | 106 | 40% |
| 2006 | 148 | 26% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 8 | 3% |
| 2003 | 23 | 4% |
| 2002 | 11 | 2% |
| 2001 | 26 | 6% |
| 2000 | 17 | 3% |
| 1999 | 21 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2014 Volkswagen Passat
77 complaintsElectrical system
74 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsFuel system
50 complaintsSteering
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology