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2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Recall List

2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid, affecting transmission & powertrain. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Volkswagen dealer.

Recall campaigns
2
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Dec 6, 2019
Owner complaints
20

All 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 19V866000Dec 6, 2019Transmission & Powertrain2,167 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Jetta Hybrid vehicles equipped with a DQ200 7-Speed DSG Automatic Transmission. Hairline cracks can develop within the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit), causing an internal transmission oil leak and a decrease in oil pressure.

    Risk: A decrease in transmission oil pressure can cause the clutch to fail to engage, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit and, as necessary, replace affected parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J6.

  2. NHTSA 13V568000Nov 14, 2013Transmission & Powertrain3,837 vehicles

    Power train

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 2012 through October 2013 and equipped with a DQ-200 direct-shift gearbox. Due to gearbox fluid additives, the control module within the gearbox may corrode. The deposits from this corrosion may cause an electrical short and result in a stall-like condition.

    Risk: This sudden loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gearbox oil with a non-corrosive version, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2013. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 34F6/4V.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid, covering transmission & powertrain.
Are 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 19V866000, reported Dec 6, 2019, concerning the transmission & powertrain.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.