2014 Volkswagen Passat Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 92 Engine complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat, 15% of all complaints filed for that year. Median mileage at failure was 52,200 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component.
- Engine complaints
- 92
- 15% of 594
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 52,200 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while parking or at low speed, with the brake pedal failing to stop the car.
- Several complaints describe turbocharger failure marked by unusual noise, loss of power, and dashboard warning lights before the vehicle became undrivable.
- Some owners report the cruise control failing to disengage or not controlling speed on downhill grades, causing the car to keep accelerating.
- A few owners describe the engine cutting from the "on" position to "accessory," causing a temporary loss of vehicle control while driving.
- One owner reported turbocharger failure on a TDI engine that caused the engine to die while driving in the far left lane of a highway.
When 2014 Volkswagen Passat engine complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 22, 2013, latest Jun 16, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Passat model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat?
- NHTSA lists 92 Engine complaints for the 2014 Passat, which is 15% of the 594 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat engine?
- No related recalls are listed for the Engine component on the 2014 Passat in the provided data.
- At what mileage do 2014 Passat engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Engine complaints on the 2014 Passat is 52,200 miles.
- What are the most common 2014 Passat engine complaints?
- Owners most often describe turbocharger failures, unintended acceleration during parking, and cruise control that fails to control speed downhill.
- Were there any serious incidents tied to 2014 Passat engine complaints?
- Among the 92 Engine complaints, NHTSA records 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury.