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2014 Volkswagen Passat: recalls and problems

10 recalls and 594 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags.

10recalls
594complaints
19crashes reported
3fires reported
15injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Air Bags294 · 49%
  • Engine77 · 13%
  • Unknown Or Other59 · 10%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System47 · 8%
  • Electrical System39 · 7%
  • Power Train36 · 6%
  • Electrical System (Air) Bags35 · 6%
  • Steering23 · 4%
  • Steering (Air) Bags21 · 4%
  • Vehicle Speed Control13 · 2%

What owners report

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting,Air BagsCrash

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 the recall. so years and years went by before the recall was recalled and vw sent out notice. only t

Steering,Electrical System,Air Bags

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

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 that the engine heater core had failed and needed to be replaced. the contact stated that the failure

Steering,Air Bags,Forward Collision Avoidance

I was driving and the airbag light randomly came on out of the blue. while trying to parallel park i noticed my steering wheel clicking. we ran codes on the car and we are confident that the clock spring failed. my horn and cruise control also no longer work.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2014 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Passat. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.