2014 Volkswagen Jetta Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 109 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 28% of all 386 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 55,800. A related recall (19V615000) covers a switch and circuit board fix, though it targets multiple VW models including the Jetta.
- Electrical System complaints
- 109
- 28% of 386
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 55,800 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Keyless remote and keyfob only work when held very close to the vehicle, sometimes under 10 feet away.
- Speedometer and odometer readings appear incorrect or intermittently blank, with dealers unable to recalibrate the display.
- Auxiliary heater units have melted at the grounding post or burned through the heat shield, leading to smoke or fire in the cabin footwell.
- Warning lights such as ABS, battery, and no-key indicators illuminate unexpectedly, sometimes accompanied by the steering wheel and brakes feeling like they seize up.
- Bluetooth audio streaming cuts out after a short time and the EPC and battery warning lights come on while the gas engine shuts off mid-drive.
When 2014 Volkswagen Jetta electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 28, 2014, latest Jan 16, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
- NHTSA 19V615000Aug 22, 2019Electrical System679,027 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:control module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
Risk: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
Electrical System complaints by Jetta model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems on the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta?
- NHTSA lists 109 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Jetta, which is 28% of the 386 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do electrical issues typically show up on the 2014 Jetta?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2014 Jetta is 55,800 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Jetta's electrical system?
- Yes, campaign 19V615000 covers the electrical system on multiple VW models including 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles; Volkswagen dealers install an additional switch and circuit board free of charge.
- Have electrical problems on the 2014 Jetta caused fires or crashes?
- NHTSA data for the 2014 Jetta's electrical system complaints includes 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries.
- Is the electrical system worse on the 2014 Jetta than other Jetta years?
- The 2014 Jetta's 28% share of complaints tied to electrical issues is similar to 2010-2013 (28-34%) but higher than 2016-2018 (23-24%) and 2019 (30%).