2014 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 42 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 11% of its 386 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 70,000. A related recall, campaign 15V028000, covers fuel rail replacement on 2014-2015 Jetta and Passat vehicles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 42
- 11% of 386
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 70,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Engine stalls or dies suddenly while driving, often preceded by the glow plug warning light and check engine light coming on together.
- High pressure fuel pump fails catastrophically in some cases, contaminating the fuel system and leaving the vehicle unable to restart.
- Vehicle cranks but will not turn over or start, sometimes requiring the accelerator to be pressed just to keep the engine running.
- Fuel pump engages audibly when doors, glove box, or trunk are opened, which owners say causes fuel odor to build up in enclosed spaces like a garage.
- A rusted or corroded fuel line clamp allowed raw gasoline fumes to escape into the cabin area after a cold start.
When 2014 Volkswagen Jetta fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint May 27, 2014, latest Mar 27, 2024.
Fuel System recalls for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
- NHTSA 15V028000Jan 23, 2015Fuel System44,658 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BL. Note: This recall expands and supersedes recall 14V-809 (Volkswagen recall number 24Bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.
Fuel 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 fuel system complaints for the 2014 Jetta?
- NHTSA shows 42 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Jetta, which is 11% of the 386 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2014 Jetta?
- Yes, recall campaign 15V028000 covers 2014-2015 Jetta and Passat vehicles built between March 28, 2014 and November 24, 2014. Volkswagen dealers replace the fuel rails free of charge.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 70,000 miles.
- Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 injury associated with Fuel System complaints on the 2014 Jetta, with 0 fires reported.