Does the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, the most recent reported on February 10, 2016 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (10 complaints), followed by electrical system (5).

How many 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 34 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen recalls and problems

1 recall and 34 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 16V078000 · reported February 10, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 659,493 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
The risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Suspension10
Electrical system5
Engine5
Fuel/propulsion system5
Air bags4
Unknown or other4
Power train3
Fuel system, diesel2
Steering2
Vehicle speed control2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 13, 2026 · Suspension
Purchased my 2014 Jetta TDI SportWagen DSG used with 60k miles in 2017 from a Subaru dealership. It was purchased at auction by the dealership as reported at auction known to be an unmodified dieselgate vehicle. The dealership performed the modifications to bring it into emissions compliance and sold it to me. I…

Aug 22, 2024 · Engine
While driving my car, which is a manual, will stall out of nowhere. Not while changing gears, but while driving on highway. It stalls which is extremely dangerous. I read the NHTSA investigated this problem in 2010. I believe my car is part of this investigation.

Jun 25, 2024 · Tires · 110,000 miles · crash reported
The contact owned a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta TDI equipped with four Continental Tires: Tire Line: Extreme Contact DW6 Plus; Tire Size: 245/45/R19, and DOT Numbers: N/A. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH and traveling around a curve, the passenger side rear tire tread separated, he lost control of the…

Sep 22, 2023 · Electrical system · crash reported
While driving on a major highway at approximately 65 mph, my car completely shut off. The steering wheel froze, all the lights on the dashboard started blinking and the car's engine completely shut down. The wheel locked as I was able to steer to the median. I got out of the car and another car behind me immediately…

Apr 3, 2023 · Electrical system
Took normal turn down road, heard clicking noise. Airbag light on dash came on immediately along with loss of function of steering wheel buttons. No warning lamps prior to failure. No issues prior to failure. Vehicle has been inspected by Volkswagen dealer and claimed clock spring needed replacement.

Jetta Sportwagen model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2011	1	33	1	3
2012	1	27	0	1
2013	1	36	1	1
2014	1	34	3	0

Across all years, the 2013 Jetta Sportwagen has the most complaints (36). All Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen years →

Questions

Does the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, the most recent reported on February 10, 2016 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?: Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (10 complaints), followed by electrical system (5).
How many 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 34 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 13, 2026.