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2014 Volkswagen Passat

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

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2014 Volkswagen Passat is a passenger car that takes 5.8 quarts of oil across a range of approved viscosities including 0W-40, 5W-30, and 5W-40. Owner-reported data shows 592 total complaints for this model year, with air bags ranking as the top complaint area and ten recalls issued. In the broader complaint history spanning 1990 through 2022, the 2014 Passat sits below the peak of 747 complaints recorded for 2013 but well above the low of 11 seen in 2022, placing it in the upper tier of the model's reported issue volume.

Model year202220212020201920182017201620152014

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque103 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 Diesel · 540 Diesel CCA battery, OE oil filter 03H115441. 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 Diesel · 540 Diesel CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size215-60R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter03H115441 alt 07K115441
Engine air filter07K129620 alt 1K0129620L
Fuel filter561919679 alt 3C0919679A
Spark plug101905600C alt 06K905601D
Battery000915089E alt 000915089F
Front wiper blades561955425B alt 561955426B
Serpentine belt07K145933G alt 03L903137T
ThermostatWHT000863 alt 06K121113G
Cabin air filter1K1819669 alt 1K0819644B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length191.7 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase110.2 in
Curb weight3214 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 60.2 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 Passat of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.5–7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.50 sec — 2014 1.8T Sport Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20141.8T Sport Sedan 1.8L Turbo I-47.50 sec15.70 sec170 hpFWD
20141.8T Sport Sedan 1.8L Turbo I-47.80 sec15.90 sec170 hpFWD
20141.8T Sport Sedan 1.8L Turbo I-47.90 sec16.00 sec170 hpFWD
2013TDI SEL Sedan 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-48.50 sec16.60 sec140 hpFWD
2012V6 SEL Premium Sedan 3.6L V65.70 sec14.20 sec280 hpFWD
2012V6 SEL Premium Sedan 3.6L V66.30 sec14.80 sec280 hpFWD
2012TDI SE Sedan 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-48.60 sec16.80 sec140 hpFWD
2012TDI SE Sedan 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-48.70 sec16.60 sec140 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.8 qt of 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. 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 FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.4-7.6
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Oil0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity5.8 qt
Engine Oil0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity6.3 qt
Engine Oil5W-30

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs11 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 Bolts17.7 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18.4 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-4-5-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)730 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)60 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerVW

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.25-1.30 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.40-4.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47 Diesel
Standard BCI Cranking Performance540 Diesel cca
Optional BCI Group Number49 Diesel

Service checks

Pressure Test14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief23.26 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
Residual Pressure43.5 psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.05 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.394 in / 0.984 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.394 in / 0.984 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.315 in / 0.866 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque Caliper to Bracket — tightening sequence 1 stages
175
Torque to Knuckle — tightening sequence 1 stages
190
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 906 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 454 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
129 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9029 ft. lbs
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
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
111 ft. lbs.; Step:2: 22 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
3using a ratchet turn 90 degrees90 degrees
4using a ratchet turn 90 degrees; Apply liquid locking fluid-D 197 300 A2 sealant under head of bolts before installing the longer cylinder head bolts must be installed in the middle holes of the cylinder head.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
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18022 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) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect)
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)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

The 2014 Volkswagen Passat sits within a period of high activity for the model, following a peak of 747 complaints in 2013 and preceding a significant drop to 242 complaints in 2015. With 592 complaints and 10 recalls, the 2014 model year shows a slight improvement over 2013, though it maintains a high volume of 1,560 technical service bulletins. The primary area of concern for this year is Air Bags, which accounted for 279 complaints, while the data does not specify the root cause of the three recorded investigations. This year represents a transitional point in the generation's arc, where the extreme volume of reports seen between 2012 and 2013 began to subside. Because complaints and recalls trend downward significantly in the years immediately following, the 2014 is not the ideal year to buy; a 2015 or later model is a safer choice.

10
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1560
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
592
Owner complaints
18 involved a crash · 3 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
’90’91’92’93’94’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’22

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 592 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags279
Engine36
Unknown Or Other28
Electrical System,Air Bags25
Fuel/Propulsion System23
Power Train21
Steering,Air Bags13
Electrical System12

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 10 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V389000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 22/05/2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may…

18V148000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 06/03/2018

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1560 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
SM 26-20262026-05-19StructureThis special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets 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

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Group 47 batteryVehicles taking 5.8 qtEngine oil filter 03H115441Engine air filter 07K129620Fuel filter 561919679Spark 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 Passat take?

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

Does the 2014 Passat have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.