How common are transmission problems on the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid?

NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints out of 20 total complaints for the 2014 Jetta Hybrid, or 75% of all complaints filed for this model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid?

Yes. Recall 19V866000 covers hairline cracks in the DQ200 7-speed DSG transmission electronics, and recall 13V568000 covers corrosive gearbox oil in the DQ-200 direct-shift gearbox.

At what mileage do transmission problems usually appear?

NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 94,750 miles for Transmission & Powertrain issues on this model year.

Did the transmission problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 injury among the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Jetta Hybrid, out of 15 such complaints.

2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 15 of 20 total complaints (75%) on the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid, with a median failure mileage of 94,750 miles. Two related recalls (19V866000 and 13V568000) address the DQ200 7-speed DSG transmission's electronics and gearbox oil.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 15; 75% of 20
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 94,750 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle unexpectedly shifts into neutral or loses drive power at highway speeds, sometimes recurring after restart.
Transmission or Hybrid Propulsion System warning lights illuminate along with sudden stalling while driving.
Vehicle bucks or jerks during acceleration and deceleration, with clutch components reported to have reached tolerance limits.
Vehicle stalls or fails to start intermittently, sometimes requiring a tow and returning to normal only after a wait.
Shift lever or gear-shift mechanism reported as defective, causing stalling when placed into reverse.
Vehicle rolls backward after being shifted into drive instead of moving forward.

When 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 6, 2018, latest Jan 24, 2025.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2018 to Jan 2025; peak Apr 2019 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid

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.
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.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Jetta Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201357 (72%)
201415 (75%)
20151 (100%)
20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid?: NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints out of 20 total complaints for the 2014 Jetta Hybrid, or 75% of all complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid?: Yes. Recall 19V866000 covers hairline cracks in the DQ200 7-speed DSG transmission electronics, and recall 13V568000 covers corrosive gearbox oil in the DQ-200 direct-shift gearbox.
At what mileage do transmission problems usually appear?: NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 94,750 miles for Transmission & Powertrain issues on this model year.
Did the transmission problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 injury among the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Jetta Hybrid, out of 15 such complaints.