One problem related to engine failure has been reported for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2014 Passat.
Timing chain decided to give up as I was driving on a major highway. Now I'm stuck having to potentially replace the engine, a 5k bill. Just purchased the car last year and still making payment on it. Never had any indication or illumination on the dashboard of warning for the engine failure.