Vehicle recall 14V182000 · April 15, 2014
Volkswagen Beetle, Jetta and 1 more model
In the affected vehicles, the O-ring seals between the oil cooler and the transmission may leak fluid.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V182000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 15, 2014
- Filed by
- Volkswagen of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 38B9/9V
- Owner notification
- April 16, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 26,452
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Beetle (2014): 2014
- Volkswagen Jetta (2014): 2014
- Volkswagen Passat (2014): 2014
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