2014 Volkswagen Golf recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 5 2014 Volkswagen Golf recalls, newest first
Dec 4, 2019Air Bags, FrontalVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012 to 2015 Passat, 2011 to 2014 Golf A6, and 2011 to 2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1 800 893 5298 or Audi customer service at 1 800 253 2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69R6, 69Q8, 69Q9, and 69Y5.
NHTSA campaign 19V862000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
May 16, 2018Unknown Or OtherVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012 to 2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012 to 2016 CC, 2015 to 2016 e Golf, 2011 to 2015 Touareg, 2012 to 2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011 to 2016 Golf and 2011 to 2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1 800 893 5298.
NHTSA campaign 18V329000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mar 6, 2018Air Bags, FrontalVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 to 2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010 to 2014 Golf, 2010 to 2014 Eos, 2007 to 2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012 to 2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1 800 893 5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V078.
NHTSA campaign 18V148000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Feb 10, 2016Air Bags, FrontalVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010 to 2014 Golf, 2007 to 2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012 to 2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009 to 2014 CC, 2009 to 2012 Audi Q5, 2010 to 2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010 to 2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1 800 893 5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1 800 253 2834.
NHTSA campaign 16V078000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Aug 4, 2015Air Bags, FrontalVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010 to 2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010 to 2013 Eos, 2011 to 2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012 to 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.
NHTSA campaign 15V483000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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FAQ
Does the 2014 Volkswagen Golf have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2014 Volkswagen Golf. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2014 Volkswagen Golf has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.