2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 2014 Volkswagen Passat Recall: In the affected vehicles, the O-ring seals between the oil cooler and the…
NHTSA campaign 14V182000 · Power Train · filed Apr 15, 2014 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Passat vehicles equipped with a 1.8T engine and torque converter automatic transmission. In the affected vehicles, the O-ring seals between the oil cooler and the transmission may leak fluid.
The risk
The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the O-ring seals in the transmission oil cooler, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38B9/9V.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Beetle | 2014 |
| Volkswagen | Jetta | 2014 |
| Volkswagen | Passat | 2014 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 14V182000 (manufacturer number 38B9/9V). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.