The service and repair manual for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat — 1.8L I4 and 2.5L I5 and 3.6L V6 and 2.0L I4 engines, 15 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Volkswagen published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.8L I4 — 110 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.5L I5 — 151 cu in, DOHC 3.6L V6 — 220 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 120 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Comfortline Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Sportline Sedan 4-Door · Highline TDI Sedan 4-Door · Trendline TDI Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door +9 |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 780 complaints · 1,037 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2014 Passat manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 360
- General Information 1,406
- Accessories & Equipment 2,063
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 420
- Body & Frame 972
- Maintenance 152
- Brakes 344
- Restraints 232
- Drivelines & Axles 319
- Steering 351
- Electrical 1,378
- Suspension 392
- Engine Mechanical 1,962
- Transmission 687
- Engine Performance 2,847
- Front 200
- Rear 180
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2014 Passat
- Electrical System — wiring · 16V171000An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the ri.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 19V389000Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibilit.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine › diesel · 17V309000If the leaking grease contacts a heated surface, such as the exhaust system and/or the diesel partic.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 16V078000In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 19V862000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
Owners have filed 780 complaints and Volkswagen has issued 1,037 technical service bulletins for the 2014 Passat. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2014 Passat manual
Is this manual specific to the 2014 Passat?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2014 model year, covering the 1.8L I4 and 2.5L I5 and 3.6L V6 and 2.0L I4 across the Comfortline Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, Sportline Sedan 4-Door, Highline TDI Sedan 4-Door, Trendline TDI Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, S Sedan 4-Door, Wolfsburg Edition Sedan 4-Door, Comfortline TDI Sedan 4-Door, SEL Premium Sedan 4-Door, Trendline Sedan 4-Door, Highline Sedan 4-Door, TDI SEL Premium Sedan 4-Door, 1.8T Sport Sedan 4-Door, TDI SE Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volkswagen published for this year.
What 2014 Passat problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2014 Passat, covering electrical system, exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Volkswagen dealers.
Does it include 2014 Passat wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2014 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $34.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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