2014 Volkswagen Passat Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

77Engine complaints

13%Of all 592 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS344 · 58.1%

ENGINE77 · 13%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM71 · 12%

Unspecified / other59 · 10%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM47 · 7.9%

Share of the 592 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Volkswagen Passat overview page.

What owners report

“JUST UNDER 80,000 MILES ON CAR. TDI DIESEL ENGINE. HIGH PRESSURE DIESEL PUMP FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. ENGINE STALLED IMMEDIATELY. LUCKILY I WAS NOT IN HEAVY…”NHTSA complaint 10884573 — filed 07/13/2016

“I JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS 2014 VW PASSAT FROM NISSAN AND THEY DID NOT REVEAL ALL THE RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE! I'M REALLY DISSATISFIED WITH…”NHTSA complaint 10863260 — filed 05/04/2016

“THE CAR LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING ON A COUNTRY ROAD AT ABOUT 45 MILES PER HOUR. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A BLOWN TURBOCHARGER…”NHTSA complaint 10850552 — filed 03/19/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Volkswagen Passat have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Volkswagen Passat: 77 of 592 complaints on file (13%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Volkswagen Passat have in total?

592 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.