Recalls ·2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid

2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid; the most frequently affected component is power train — automatic transmission. Owners filed 40 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2014 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints40
Crashes reported4in stored complaints
Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Power train — Automatic transmissionCampaign 19V866000 · 06 Dec 2019

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Jetta Hybrid vehicles equipped with a DQ200 7-Speed DSG Automatic Transmission. Hairline cracks can develop within the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit), causing an internal transmission oil leak and a decrease in oil pressure.

Risk: A decrease in transmission oil pressure can cause the clutch to fail to engage, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit and, as necessary, replace affected parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J6.

Power trainCampaign 13V568000 · 14 Nov 2013

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 2012 through October 2013 and equipped with a DQ-200 direct-shift gearbox. Due to gearbox fluid additives, the control module within the gearbox may corrode. The deposits from this corrosion may cause an electrical short and result in a stall-like condition.

Risk: This sudden loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gearbox oil with a non-corrosive version, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2013. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 34F6/4V.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train16 · 40%
Engine11 · 28%
Unknown or other6 · 15%
Electrical system5 · 12%
Air bags4 · 10%
Vehicle speed control3 · 8%
Service brakes2 · 5%
Structure2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

202312
202415
20259
20264

From owner complaints

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…

Engine and engine cooling · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

During this summer (2024), I got a warning with three beeps then warning lights came on, went off for a several months, and now have come on and stayed on (ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE, AIRBAG, Tire Pressure). This has to be an issue with VW. There was close to 63,000 miles on the car at the time. Now there's only…

Electrical system · Oct 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

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…

Power train · Oct 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

On October 17, 2025, I was driving my 2014 Volkswagen Jetta at approximately 25–30 mph on the bypass in Muscatine, Iowa. Another vehicle cut into my lane and struck the front driver-side of my car. My vehicle suffered significant front-end impact, including wheel/tire damage, bumper and fender damage, and visible…

Steering · Mar 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.