How many steering complaints does the 2014 Volkswagen Passat have?

NHTSA lists 44 steering complaints for the 2014 Passat, which is 7% of its 594 total complaints for the model year.

Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2014 Passat?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the steering complaints on this model year.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2014 Passat is 40,000 miles.

Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for this component and year shows 1 crash and 1 injury among the 44 steering complaints, with 0 fires reported.

How does the 2014 Passat compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2014 Passat's steering share is 7%, similar to 2013's 7%, but lower than 2016's 18% and 2017's 15%.

2014 Volkswagen Passat Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 44 steering complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat, 7% of its 594 total complaints for the year. There is no related steering recall on file. Median mileage at failure was 40,000 miles, and one crash and one injury were reported in this area.

Steering complaints: 44; 7% of 594
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 40,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report the vehicle drifting or pulling to the right at highway speed, in some cases running off the road within seconds if hands leave the wheel.
Some drivers describe the steering wheel not being centered along with slow throttle response and unexpected acceleration, traced by dealers to alignment issues.
Several complaints describe the steering wheel resisting turning input from the electromechanical active steering system, requiring extra force before suddenly freeing up.
Owners report the horn, steering wheel audio controls, and hands-free calling buttons going dead intermittently while driving.
One complaint describes a steering malfunction that caused loss of control and a road departure, which the dealer attributed to corroded wiring.
Owners report clicking and popping noises from the steering column when turning, sometimes accompanied by an air bag warning light.

When 2014 Volkswagen Passat steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 27, 2014, latest Jul 27, 2026.

44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Jul 2026; peak Oct 2018 (5).

Steering recalls for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Passat model year

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

201013 (8%)
20112 (13%)
201246 (10%)
201351 (7%)
201444 (7%)
201526 (11%)
201619 (18%)
201716 (15%)
20182 (4%)
20191 (8%)
20202 (11%)
20212 (11%)
20222 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2014 Volkswagen Passat have?: NHTSA lists 44 steering complaints for the 2014 Passat, which is 7% of its 594 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2014 Passat?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the steering complaints on this model year.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2014 Passat is 40,000 miles.
Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for this component and year shows 1 crash and 1 injury among the 44 steering complaints, with 0 fires reported.
How does the 2014 Passat compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2014 Passat's steering share is 7%, similar to 2013's 7%, but lower than 2016's 18% and 2017's 15%.