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2014 Volkswagen JETTA AV2

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Jetta.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2014 Volkswagen JETTA AV2 is a passenger car that specifies a 6.3-quart engine oil fill across 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 viscosities. Within the Jetta's 1990–2026 owner-complaint history, this model year generated 386 complaints and five recalls, with the engine cited as the top complaint area. That total falls well short of the nameplate's peak of 903 complaints recorded in 2009 and far exceeds the low of three logged in 2026, indicating a level of owner-reported concern that is heavier than the line's best years but substantially lighter than its worst.

Model year20262025202420232022202120202014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 540 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04E115561T. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 540 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size195-65R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04E115561T alt 06A115561B
Engine air filter1K0129620L alt 07K129620
Fuel filter1K0201051K alt 6Q0201051J
Spark plug101905600C alt 04E905612C
Battery000915089F alt 000915089B
Front wiper blades5C7955425B alt 5C7955426B
Serpentine belt07K145933C alt 03C145933A
Thermostat06B121119B alt 07K121119A
Cabin air filter1K1819669 alt 1K0819644B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase104.3 in
Curb weight3071 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Jetta of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.2–7.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.20 sec — 2014 SE Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014SE Sedan 1.8L Turbo I-47.20 sec15.80 sec170 hpFWD
2014SE Sedan 1.8L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.50 sec170 hpFWD
2014SE Sedan 1.8L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.50 sec170 hpFWD
2013GLI Autobahn Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-46.40 sec15.10 sec200 hpFWD
2013GLI Autobahn Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-46.50 sec15.10 sec200 hpFWD
2013Hybrid SEL Premium Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 20kW 1.1-kWh7.90 sec16.20 sec170 hpFWD
2013Hybrid SEL Premium Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 20kW 1.1-kWh7.90 sec16.00 sec170 hpFWD
2013Hybrid SEL Premium Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 20kW 1.1-kWh7.90 sec16.10 sec170 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.3 qt of 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-4-5-3. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidVW part number G052182A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.8
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Oil0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity6.3 qt
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt
Engine Oil0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs11 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts18 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts5.9 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts10.3 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18.4 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-4-5-3
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)720 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)80 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)830 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)730 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10-1.25 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance540 cca
Optional BCI Group Number48
Optional BCI Cranking Performance570 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum58.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum101.0 psi
Residual Pressure43.5 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum58.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum101.0 psi
Residual Pressure43.5 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum51.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum65.0 psi

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH
Torque Caliper to Bracket22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle147 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationFSIII CALIPER PR NO. 1ZM, 1ZQ
Torque Caliper to Bracket22 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Brake ApplicationWITH
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.984 in / 0.394 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 906 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
129.5 ft. lbs.29.5 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees; Do not re-use old bolts.90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
130 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
4Bolts 113 ft. lbs
5Bolts 11 turn 90 degrees; Do not re-use old bolts.90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
130 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290 degrees.90 degrees
390 degrees.90 degrees
4Front bolts6 ft. lbs
590 degrees.; Do not re-use old bolts.90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
1Bolts 1-1230 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees; Bolts 13; 7.3 ft. lbs.; Use new bolts. Do not lube bolts. A 2-3 mm bead of a suitable sealer must be placed on the block at the timing chain area front and back sides. Install head gasket and apply sealer on top of head gasket at the timing chain area rear only.90 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9044 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9044 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9044 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
129 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9029 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Diesel Particulate Filter (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Suspension Shock or Strut (inspect)
Every 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 50,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 miAir Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miDiesel Particulate Filter (inspect)
At 130,000 miTiming Belt (replace)
At 150,000 miTiming Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2014 Volkswagen JETTA AV2 top in one area — the engine, 51 of 386 reports (13%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 5 recall campaigns target the engine, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 20 of the reports describe a crash and 2 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1533
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
386
Owner complaints
20 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’90’91’92’93’94’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 386 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine51
Power Train45
Unknown Or Other44
Electrical System43
Air Bags20
Fuel/Propulsion System14
Exterior Lighting14
Service Brakes9

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V615000Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control ModuleReported 22/08/2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen…

14V182000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And LinesReported 15/04/2014

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1533 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TT 10-18-02_22026-06-18EngineLubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 13-20-01_32026-06-18EngineInstruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
V6919012010479_172026-06-11Air BagsInquiries
V1719012012855_812026-06-04EngineVolkswagen Engine Oil Standards
VOS-26-212026-03-27EngineThis is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 47 batteryVehicles taking 6.3 qtEngine oil filter 04E115561TEngine air filter 1K0129620LFuel filter 1K0201051KSpark plug 101905600C

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 Jetta take?

6.3 qt of 0W-40, 5W-30 OR 5W-40 MEETING VW SPECIFICATION 502.00, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 Jetta have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.