2014 Volkswagen GTI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GTI years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 21st of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Volkswagen GTI. That ranks 21st out of 31 GTI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 40%), typically at around 49,997 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 10owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Volkswagen GTI problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 40% | 49,997 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 30% | 12,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 20% | 28,335 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 20% | 63,669 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 10% | 28,335 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 10% | 28,335 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Volkswagen GTI recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
Risk: A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off. If the airbag light is on and the steering wheel clock spring requires replacement, dealers will install a new steering wheel clock spring. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Air Bag Clockspring Failure (EA18003) — opened Apr 18, 2018, still open.
- Air Bag Clockspring Failure (RQ17009) — opened Nov 13, 2017, closed May 4, 2018.
- Air Bag Clockspring Failure (PE15010) — opened Mar 24, 2015, closed Sep 28, 2015, led to recall 15V483000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I started my car and drove to a local 7-11 on my way to work and could not turn the key to shut the engine off. I proceeded to work and asked my friend to help me. After a struggle he got the key out,and 3 days later parked my car at a clients only to not be able to start the car. My steering wheel…
I noticed a common problem among MK6 GTI owners of the steering wheel messing up, causing many issues such as broken airbags, the horn not work, cruise control stopped, etc., and since I have the issue (air bag symbol, horn, no cruise control) as well I was wondering what could be done. This…
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated while shifting the vehicle into drive(D) there was a lag before the vehicle responded. The contact stated that the engine revved before the transmission jolted into gear. The contact stated that the vehicle shook abnormally. Additionally…
Was going about 75 mph on the highway when my car dropped into neutral by itself causing me to have to cut across 4 lanes of highway to stop the car. 2014 gti with 67k miles. now being told its my gear shifter an module costing $2,300. I believe this is an essential part that should not be going…
2014 volkswagon gti, engine light came on 57,000 to 62,494. I read up on the engine light regarding p2015 code, which is an intake manifold problem, that volkswagon recognized as a problem, but instead of recalling, they decided to extend warranty to 120,000 mikes, but only as a lottery picking of…
Other Volkswagen GTI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 GTI | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 GTI | 29 | 2 |
| 2023 GTI | 6 | 5 |
| 2022 GTI | 28 | 6 |
| 2021 GTI | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 GTI | 8 | 3 |
| 2019 GTI | 179 | 4 |
| 2018 GTI | 17 | 3 |
| 2017 GTI | 52 | 2 |
| 2016 GTI | 66 | 4 |
| 2015 GTI | 97 | 6 |
| 2014 | 10 | 1 |
| 2013 GTI | 34 | 2 |
| 2012 GTI | 40 | 2 |
| 2011 GTI | 55 | 2 |
| 2010 GTI | 53 | 1 |
| 2009 GTI | 167 | 2 |
| 2008 GTI | 67 | 1 |
| 2007 GTI | 77 | 1 |
| 2006 GTI | 43 | 2 |
| 2005 GTI | 8 | 1 |
| 2004 GTI | 7 | 1 |
| 2003 GTI | 53 | 1 |
| 2002 GTI | 124 | 2 |
| 2001 GTI | 74 | 2 |
| 2000 GTI | 45 | 3 |
| 1999 GTI | 8 | 2 |
| 1998 GTI | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 GTI | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 GTI | 9 | 1 |
| 1995 GTI | 18 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Volkswagen GTI?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Volkswagen GTI?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Volkswagen GTI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GTI model years, the 2014 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.