2014 Volkswagen Passat Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 77about this part
- Share
- 13%of 594 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,200miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 77 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Volkswagen Passat, 13% of the 594 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,200 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car has oil leak. I went to puente hills Volkswagen four time. After replace twice rear seal and oil separator. The engine is still leak. I went to local mechanic to do inspect. The leaking is just from big leak to small leak. I did take a picture and email to vw USA. They could not do anything. Even with warranty repair, the car could not fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10984341, filed 2017-05, 35,000 miles“While driving the car the epc light came on. I took the vehicle to the dealership where they determined the oil level was so low that no oil was showing on the dip stick. Dealership added 3.8 quarts its and noted they suspect based on my history of timely oil changes that the engine is consuming oil. The low oil indicator light never came on. The car is still consuming oil and no indicator light is coming on.”
NHTSA complaint #11377358, filed 2020-12, 119,000 miles“Timing chain decided to give up as I was driving on a major highway. Now I'm stuck having to potentially replace the engine, a 5k bill. Just purchased the car last year and still making payment on it. Never had any indication or illumination on the dashboard of warning for the engine failure”
NHTSA complaint #11280241, filed 2019-11, 83,000 miles“Just under 80,000 miles on car. Tdi diesel engine. High pressure diesel pump failed without warning. Engine stalled immediately. Luckily I was not in heavy trafic at the time and was able to coast to shoulder of road. I was just turning right onto 4 lane divided road from bussines parking lot. Engine stalled mid turn.”
NHTSA complaint #10884573, filed 2016-07, 79,500 miles“2014 vw Passat tdi se 2.0l manual my vehicle has 62,583 mi. On it. I was driving on the highway when the diesel glow plug light began flashing on the dashboard and I lost all engine power. I was fortunate to be able to reach the roadside safely and I was able to bring the car to a halt on the roadside. Trying to start the vehicle however was not possible, the glow plug light continued to flash and the vehicle would not start. …”
NHTSA complaint #11015049, filed 2017-08, 62,583 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 23% |
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 4 | 22% |
| 2019 | 2 | 17% |
| 2018 | 11 | 24% |
| 2017 | 7 | 6% |
| 2016 | 17 | 16% |
| 2015 | 53 | 22% |
| 2014 | 77 | 13% |
| 2013 | 105 | 14% |
| 2012 | 40 | 8% |
| 2011 | 6 | 38% |
| 2010 | 41 | 25% |
| 2009 | 60 | 41% |
| 2008 | 43 | 26% |
| 2007 | 28 | 11% |
| 2006 | 64 | 11% |
| 2005 | 12 | 8% |
| 2004 | 18 | 6% |
| 2003 | 23 | 4% |
| 2002 | 13 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2014 Volkswagen Passat
354 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 Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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