CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (15 reports).
2Recalls
20Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid recalls
Transmission Can Lose Drive Power, Raising Crash Risk
Hairline cracks can develop in the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit) of these Jetta Hybrids.
Most common 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 20 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 15 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating from 7th gear and failed to function as intended. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with a mechatronic unit failure associated with the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 113,500.
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with transmission failure and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a dealer. The dealer confirmed the transmission failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. The contact stated that while his sister was driving from a complete stop, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was unaware if there were any warning lights illuminated. The contact's sister was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that he connected an OBD reader to the vehicle and retrieved diagnostic trouble codes related to the transmission and hydraulic pump play protection failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed to determine if it could be covered under Volkswagen Campaign Number: 34J6(Mech
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. Additionally, the transmission failed to shift gear while the RPM was revving. No warning light was illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V866000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start while parked in a parking lot. The vehicle was left at the parking lot overnight and the following day the contact was able to start the vehicle; however, while driving to the residence the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that after 30 minutes she was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving to the residence. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid questions
Does the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid: Transmission Can Lose Drive Power, Raising Crash Risk; Power Train. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (15), Engine (4), Electrical System (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.