2014 Volkswagen Passat: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Jul 27, 2026 · Airbags, Electrical · NV

Clockspring Recall. Horn not working, buttons on steering column not working, when turning steering wheel it makes a clicking noise, sounds like spring being pulled, driver side air bag light is illuminated on dash.

Filed Jun 11, 2026 · Airbags, Driver assistance · ID

I was driving and the airbag light randomly came on out of the blue. While trying to parallel park I noticed my steering wheel clicking. We ran codes on the car and we are confident that the clock spring failed. My horn and cruise control also no longer work.

Filed Nov 28, 2024 · Airbags, Steering · AL

The wheel clock spring in the steering column is making loud noises and the horn has stopped working. The airbag light has come on now and the only solution is replacement of the wheel clock spring to make the vehicle safe for the driver. Should be covered under the recall of 2014 VW Passats

Filed Sep 21, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · FL

While turning the steering wheel, I started hearing a clicking noise. Shortly after the horn or controls are not working and airbag light is on.

Filed Aug 12, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 126,185 miles · TN

While turning the steering wheel, there was a clicking noise followed by an airbag error on the dash. The steering wheel controls and horn no longer work.

Filed Jan 13, 2020 · Airbags · 140,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the vehicle due to a broken clock spring. The contact stated that upon due to the failure, the steering wheel would make a cracking noise while being turned at various speeds. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a fractured clock spring. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v483000 (air bags); however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact also took the vehicle to winn volkswagen woodland hills located at 21141 ventura blvd, woodland hills, ca 91364 where he was informed that the vehicle would have to have a diagnostic and that the vehicle would not be covered under warranty or the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the matter and offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was a 140,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Airbags, Steering · 36,000 miles · AR

Yesterday, as I was turning out of my driveway, I heard an unusual clicking noise coming from my steering wheel. I drove to work (approx 2 miles from my home) and parked car. When I started my car 8 hours later, my dash screen read "error airbag" and the airbag light was on. The clicking noise is still present but doesn't occur every time I turn the wheel... Only sometimes. This morning,(error light still illuminated) as I was pulling out of my driveway, I noticed my control functions on steering wheel were no longer working. I am terrified that my airbag will deploy. My vehicle has not been involved in any accidents and I am the only owner of the vehicle. My vehicle is not part of the takata recall but the issues I am having seem very similar.

Filed Jul 30, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 56,519 miles · GA

In august of 2017, my airbag light came on and my horn stopped working. There was also a clicking sound when turning the steering wheel. I took the vehicle to volkswagen and was informed that the clock spring had failed and needed to be replaced. After conducting some research, I found that other 2014 passats had been recalled for the same exact issue. My VIN was not covered under the recall, and so I had to pay out of pocket for a new clock spring. I believe that the volkswagen recall was not broad enough to cover all vehicles affected. I reported this to the federal safety agency at the time of the incident. However, about 6 months later, my vehicle began having the same issues. I was informed that the second clock spring had failed and needed to be replaced. Because the part was new, volkswagen covered the repairs. I did not report this second occurrence of clock spring failure at the time. I am reporting the re-occurrence of the clock spring failure now, as I still hope the initial recall will be expanded and that I will get refunded from replacing it the first time. I hope this additional information can help with any ongoing investigations. I am providing documentation of both instances of clock spring failure in my 2014 passat.

Filed May 22, 2019 · Airbags · 121,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that an abnormal grinding and clicking sound came from the steering wheel. On occasion, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to steve white volkswagen (100 duvall dr, greenville, sc 29607, (864) 288-8300) where it was diagnosed that a new clockspring was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would not assist since the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 121,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 40,073 miles · MT

Backing out of driveway, slight clicking in the steering column when turning the steering wheel to the right. Beep from dash- airbag failure/warning. Now steering wheel buttons and horn are not operational.

Filed Oct 21, 2018 · Acceleration, Airbags · 61,400 miles · FL

Clock spring failure. Clicking in steering wheel while turning car, air bag error light came on and none of the controls on the steering wheel work.

Filed Oct 7, 2018 · Airbags, Steering · 40,000 miles · OH

Clock spring in the steering wheel broke and the car's horn, air bag, and buttons on steering wheel no longer work because of this. Made a clicking noise in the steering wheel about a week before completely breaking while trying to reverse in parking lot. Volkswagen dealership confirmed it was clock spring that was broken and it was not covered in the previous recall.