2014 Volkswagen Jetta engine problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Dec 17, 2025100,000 miAZEngineVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the heater and the defroster were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the heater core was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, where it was determined that the vehicle was designed with a silica bag near the coolant reservoir, and the silica bag had ruptured, causing silica to leak into the engine compartment and to…

   NHTSA complaint #11705543 · source
2. Filed Jul 16, 2025113,000 miCATowedEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated to 70 MPH. The contact immediately depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact pulled over onto the side of the road and the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a local…

   NHTSA complaint #11674105 · source
3. Filed May 10, 2025MOEngine

   My cars consumes oil like crazy. I'd say every week I am adding a quart to two quarts of oil. I would lose power while driving. Sometimes the car would just shut off And then it would take a few times to get it started. I was in the middle of driving when the car just completely shut off on me and it will not start at all. It will crank and sound like it's going to turn over but it won't. I've been told it's most likely a timing chain issue.

   NHTSA complaint #11660169 · source
4. Filed Feb 3, 2025MDEngine

   Oil consumption: My 2014 Jetta 1.8T SE is consuming oil at an excessive rate. This began at 30,000 miles and has been to the VW dealership numerous times ending without resolution.

   NHTSA complaint #11640392 · source
5. Filed Aug 8, 2024PAEngine

   HI, I bought this 2014 VW Jetta with 87,000 miles on it for $12,000 from Conicelli Motors in Conshohocken, PA- Nov 2021. I put $8000 down and had $4000 left to pay on it. I kept up with my oil changes and everything. By Oct 2023, I am being told the engine needs to be replaced. I have let this car sit in the parking lot, and I am still making payments on it. There is no way this car should need a complete motor replacement. From a few mechanics, the cost for a motor to be…

   NHTSA complaint #11607183 · source
6. Filed Jun 20, 2024126,700 miLATowedEngine

   The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The check engine warning light and the battery warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under warranty. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact…

   NHTSA complaint #11595481 · source
7. Filed Mar 27, 2024NCEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   What happens is my car shut down in the middle of traffic after me getting gas sometimes and engine light appear. When shutting down a quick flash of battery light shows up, now engine light is on longer and the car power just shut everything down as if the battery is dead nothing work but with a jump i was able to move car and when i cut it off it shut down again this been goin on for about 1 month advance auto test it and said it had something to do with my fuel pump don't…

   NHTSA complaint #11579775 · source
8. Filed Dec 10, 2023CAEngineOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was on lunch brake, going through a McDonalds drive thru, the car just shut off. I had to have it pushed out of drive thru. After several tries it did start again but shut off in the middle of traffic. I couldn’t shift it. I had to have it towed. VW dealer said I needed a new transmission at 62,000 miles. Then I read about the recall and knew that’s what was the matter with my car. The trouble is my car is not on the recall list. It’s the same with many of us who bought…

   NHTSA complaint #11559376 · source
9. Filed Nov 18, 2023NJEngine

   Engine experienced excessive oil consumption for years, especially following emissions control software update. Repeated EPC errors where encountered and brought back to multiple dealers who dismissed the issue recommending the use of higher octane fuels and more regular engine oil replacement. Advice was followed. Oil consumption eventually became extreme to the point that in excess of 4 liters where required to fill without any indication of low oil levels. Despite best…

   NHTSA complaint #11555814 · source
10. Filed Jul 10, 2023149,000 miNJCrashEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly shut off and began to roll backward causing a second vehicle to crash into the rear passenger side door. No injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was driven away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact indicated that after the vehicle was serviced under a manufacturer's campaign the vehicle had…

    NHTSA complaint #11531388 · source
11. Filed May 24, 2023NVEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    Timing Chain failure on highway nearly causing serious accident. VW will not cover repair. Timing Chain failure is a common issue on these cars and is a safety hazard.

    NHTSA complaint #11523698 · source
12. Filed Jan 7, 2023LAEngineOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control

    The camshaft sensor is faulty, which then causes the cruise control to stop working, the traction control to turn off, makes the car unable to accelerate, then the steeling wheel begins to shake and the engine to shut down. Which is extremely dangerous while driving. I was luckily able to pull over, but I was almost rear ended because the car stopped accelerating. My check engine light didn’t come on until AFTER this incident occurred.

    NHTSA complaint #11500575 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology