2014 Volkswagen Passat problems and complaints
Owners have filed 594 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (354), Engine (77), Electrical System (74).
Key takeaways
- 594 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 19 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 354 | 60% |
| Engine | 77 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 74 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 59 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 47 | 8% |
| Steering | 44 | 7% |
| Power Train | 37 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 2% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 12 | 2% |
| Structure | 12 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,exterior Lighting,air Bags - filed 2026-08-28
A prior recall that was supposedly fixed, broke again. Submitted several complaints with Nhtsa and Volkswagen. Volkswagen said i had to pay a fee to verify what was wrong with my vehicle because the recall had already been fixed before. Months of waiting and waiting for an appointment and then vw would still not refix ...
Steering,electrical System,air Bags - filed 2026-07-27
Clockspring Recall. Horn not working, buttons on steering column not working, when turning steering wheel it makes a clicking noise, sounds like spring being pulled, driver side air bag light is illuminated on dash.
Engine And Engine Cooling,engine - filed 2026-06-16
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the Check Engine warning light illuminated, and there was no heat coming from the front passenger’s or driver’s side air vents. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed t...
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More for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.