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2014 Volkswagen GTI recalls and problems

The 2014 Volkswagen GTI has 1 safety recall and 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Volkswagen dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
10
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2014 Volkswagen GTI vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2014 Volkswagen GTI recalls

Recall 15V-483: Air Bags

Reported Aug 4, 2015 · 415,825 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.

Risk: A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off. If the airbag light is on and the steering wheel clock spring requires replacement, dealers will install a new steering wheel clock spring. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.

2014 Volkswagen GTI problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine4
Unknown or Other3
Electrical System2
Power Train2
Steering2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Service Brakes1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1
Air Bags1

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 28,335 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2014 Volkswagen GTI complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Dec 10, 2023
I noticed a common problem among MK6 GTI owners of the steering wheel messing up, causing many issues such as broken airbags, the horn not work, cruise control stopped, etc., and since I have the issue (air bag symbol, horn, no cruise control) as well I was wondering what could be done. This happened after a near-accident/close call and when I tried to honk it didnt work. It could've been for any situation and a car horn is very important. That on top of the fact that if I did crash there was a risk of me not even having an air bag. Not to mention the countless inconvenient long drices with no…
Power Train · at 63,669 miles · reported Mar 8, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated while shifting the vehicle into drive(D) there was a lag before the vehicle responded. The contact stated that the engine revved before the transmission jolted into gear. The contact stated that the vehicle shook abnormally. Additionally, while accelerating the vehicle was revving loudly before jolting into the next gear. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to the local dealer however, the vehicle had not been diagnosed. The…
Power Train · reported May 2, 2022
Was going about 75 mph on the highway when my car dropped into neutral by itself causing me to have to cut across 4 lanes of highway to stop the car. 2014 gti with 67k miles. now being told its my gear shifter an module costing $2,300. I believe this is an essential part that should not be going defective an the dealer told me that their was no visible damage or reason to why it happened. "It is just a failed part"
Engine · at 62,494 miles · reported Aug 10, 2019
2014 volkswagon gti, engine light came on 57,000 to 62,494. I read up on the engine light regarding p2015 code, which is an intake manifold problem, that volkswagon recognized as a problem, but instead of recalling, they decided to extend warranty to 120,000 mikes, but only as a lottery picking of VIN numbers, so if your VIN wasn't on list, and you had the same problem, you had to pay for this poor quality intake manifold problem. They would clean if only cleaning, $1200. If it involved the worse case, it took changing manifold, of which that would be, needless to say, much more, mind you at…
Engine · at 37,500 miles · reported Jun 2, 2019
For the third time since owning my car, I was driving and the engine failed. Without any other previous warning lights or indicators coming on, while I was on the freeway, my car slowed, the engine light flashed, and then the car completely died. I was able to restart and pull to the side of the shoulder. Because this has happened before, I suspected the oil was running low. We refilled it, and the car did start, and now drives again without issue. I just had my car serviced two months prior, and they told me to fill my oil again at 39,000 miles or at the end of june, whichever came first. I…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Volkswagen GTI have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Volkswagen GTI: 15V-483 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Volkswagen GTI?

Owners report engine problems most often (4 reports), followed by unknown or other (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 28,335 miles.

Are Volkswagen recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volkswagen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.