2014 Volkswagen GTI Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
10/100
#19 most-complained of 21 GTI years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2014 Volkswagen GTI has 10 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 10 out of 100 — #19 highest of 21 GTI model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 40% of the total). Complaints report 1 fire.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 22.5 city / 31.5 hwy
Top 2014 Volkswagen GTI problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine4 (40%)
- Other3 (30%)
- Electrical System2 (20%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (20%)
- Steering2 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (20%)
- Airbags1 (10%)
- Brakes1 (10%)
2014 Volkswagen GTI recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V483000Aug 4, 2015Airbags415,825 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
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.
Remedy: 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 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22.5 MPG
- Highway
- 31.5 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,075
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other GTI years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Volkswagen GTI a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Volkswagen GTI ranks #19 of 21 among GTI model years (Complaint Index 10/100, verdict: Best). It has 10 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Volkswagen GTI?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (4 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints), and collision avoidance & cameras (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 28,335 miles.
- Does the 2014 Volkswagen GTI have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2014 Volkswagen GTI, most recently reported 2015, covering airbags.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Volkswagen GTI?
- EPA rates the 2014 Volkswagen GTI at 26 MPG combined (22.5 city / 31.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,075. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.