YearToAvoid

2014 Volkswagen Passat Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat, 3% of that year's 594 total complaints. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported, and there are no related recalls for this area. Median mileage at failure was 59,720.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
15
3% of 594
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
59,720 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Front tires blow out suddenly after hitting potholes, with the tire completely destroyed.
  • Owners report persistent wheel misalignment that dealers and mechanics struggled to correct.
  • Rear coil springs fracture, sometimes producing a banging sound while driving at low speed, with cases on both the left and right side within a few months of each other.
  • Tires lose air repeatedly and wear unevenly even when new, requiring multiple replacements.
  • A separate steering-related issue involves a white plastic piece jamming the ignition cylinder, locking the steering wheel and front wheels.

When 2014 Volkswagen Passat suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 13, 2014, latest May 22, 2025.

2014 Volkswagen Passat suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2014Sep 2015Jun 2019Nov 2019Nov 2021Mar 2024May 2025
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2014 to May 2025; peak Jun 2014 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Passat model year

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

  1. 20104 (2%)
  2. 20112 (13%)
  3. 20124 (1%)
  4. 201326 (3%)
  5. 201415 (3%)
  6. 201521 (9%)
  7. 20163 (3%)
  8. 20178 (7%)
  9. 20184 (9%)
  10. 20190 (0%)
  11. 20202 (11%)
  12. 20211 (6%)
  13. 20220 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat?
NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area for the 2014 Passat, which is 3% of the 594 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat suspension or tires?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2014 Passat.
Did the suspension or tire problems cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to these 15 complaints.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 59,720 miles.
What specific suspension or tire problems do owners describe?
Owners report tire blowouts after pothole impacts, hard-to-fix wheel misalignment, fractured rear coil springs, and tires that lose air or wear out prematurely.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.