Eight problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2014 Jetta.
Vehicle ignition switch sticks. Sometimes it is hard to turn on other times it is very difficult to turn off. Condition is getting worse.
Ignition switch was extremely hard to turn off. Eventually car would not turn off at all. Key was very hot. Vehicle ran for over 2 hours and would not turn off.
Ignition was stuck on with the engine running I could not get the car to shut off told by the dealer to let it run out of gas. Looked online numerous complaints about the ignition switch unable to be shut off car is only 3 years old.
The ignition switch locks, cannot turn off vehicle. This happens with either of the two ignition keys supplied by dealer.
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked and hesitated. The vehicle was taken to alexandria Volkswagen (107 west glebe rd, alexandria, va) where it was diagnosed that transmission fluid leaked from the vehicle and the gasket and oil pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the key became stuck and fractured inside the ignition switch. The failure was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v182000 (power train). The failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the ignition switch was malfunctioning. The contact had to wiggle the key in order to turn the engine off. The contact stated that the key fractured and became stuck in the ignition switch. The dealer (leesburg Volkswagen, 9105 us-441, leesburg, FL 34788, (352) 815-2465) acknowledged the failure and stated that there were no recalls. The contact had an independent mechanic come to his home to remove the key and repair the ignition switch. The manufacturer acknowledged the contact's concern, but still wanted to charge him for the repairs. The failure mileage was 90,127.
Faulty ignition switch. Locks on the "on" or "off" position. When the vehicle is stationary it is hard to turn it on or off because it locks.
Ignition key will not rotate in ignition switch to turn engine off. This is a common defective design condition in the non-keyless models. One trick learned on internet is to tap end of key with screwdriver handle while lightly turning in off direction. Safety concern is inability to turn car engine off in emergency, electrical fault/fire or for police safety.