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2014 Volkswagen Passat recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component10
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Air bags | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls10
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 30, 202424V834000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V834000
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| Dec 4, 201919V862000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V862000
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| May 22, 201919V389000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsWithout the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V389000
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| Mar 6, 201818V148000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 18V148000
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| May 11, 201717V309000 | Engine and engine cooling: engine dieselIf the leaking grease contacts a heated surface, such as the exhaust system and/or the diesel particulate filter (DPF), it could increase the risk of fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V309000
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| Mar 24, 201616V171000 | Electrical system: wiringAn electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V171000
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Owner complaints by component594
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
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| 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 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 7 | 1 |
| Suspension | 6 | 1 |
| Wheels | 6 | 1 |
11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“A prior recall that was supposedly fixed, broke again. Submitted several complaints with Nhtsa and Volkswagen.”
- Steering
“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
“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.”
Other Volkswagen Passat model years
- 20184 recalls46 complaints
- 20177 recalls110 complaints
- 20165 recalls106 complaints
- 20157 recalls244 complaints
- 201410 recalls594 complaints
- 20139 recalls748 complaints
- 201211 recalls484 complaints
- 20110 recalls16 complaints
- 20104 recalls172 complaints
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2014 Volkswagen Passat recall questions
How many recalls does the 2014 Volkswagen Passat have?
NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The most recent, 24V834000 (reported October 30, 2024), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2014 Volkswagen Passat recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 5 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (1), engine and engine cooling (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Volkswagen Passat?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 354 complaints out of 594 filed with NHTSA (60%). Across all complaints, owners reported 19 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 Volkswagen Passat?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.
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