2014 Volkswagen GTI
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2014
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2014: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 45 |
| 2001 | 74 |
| 2002 | 124 |
| 2003 | 53 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 43 |
| 2007 | 77 |
| 2008 | 67 |
| 2009 | 167 |
| 2010 | 53 |
| 2011 | 55 |
| 2012 | 40 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 97 |
| 2016 | 67 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 179 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
4 of 10 total reports mention: engine.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, white smoke emitting from the engine compartment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-28
Steering
2 of 10 total reports mention: steering.
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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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-10
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance and air bags
Power train
2 of 10 total reports mention: power train.
Forward collision avoidance
2 of 10 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing adaptive cruise control.
Electrical system
2 of 10 total reports mention: electrical system.
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As I was driving down the highway in normal driving conditions the ABS light, electronic stability control light, steering wheel fault warning light and the check engine light lit up without any warning prompting a fault description on my center...
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-11
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and service brakes
Safety timeline
1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2015-03-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-09-28 Air Bag Clockspring Failure
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2016-01-15Air bags15V483000 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.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off.
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2017-11-13Recall queryClosed 2018-05-04 Air Bag Clockspring Failure
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2018-04-18Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Clockspring Failure
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Volkswagen GTI — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V483000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
See all years ranked →FAQ
- Is the 2014 Volkswagen GTI reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Volkswagen GTI?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Volkswagen GTI have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.