Thule Roof Rack Recommendation for 2014 Volkswagen Jetta

Updated 06/01/2025 | Published 12/30/2016

Products Featured in This Question

Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 53" Long - Qty 2

(1274)

$279.95

Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp and Edge Clamp Roof Rack Feet - 5016

(474)

$159.95

Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 4

(757)

$74.95

Evo Clamp Feet for Thule Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4

(409)

$264.95

Question:

i have a very old thule 400 all metal rack and looking for fit kit for 2014 jetta

asked by: Winston A

Expert Reply:

The Thule Fit Kit for your 2014 Volkswagen Jetta no longer has a fit for the old style square crossbars. I recommend you upgrade to the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - 53" Long # TH711420, the Evo Clamp Feet # TH710501 and Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp # TH145016. This will give you the most updated system that will work extremely well with your vehicle and will be quieter than your previous all metal system. This rack will have the t-slot channels in the crossbars for clean mounting of many accessories.

I also recommend adding the Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 4 # TH450400 to secure your system and deter theft.

expert reply by: Jason S

Jake

5/31/2025

Here’s a question I have I like to go cross country a lot but all I have is a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta TDI sedan. I’m an absolute novice at Volkswagen stuff and roof racks. I’ve seen it done and I know that it’s possible, but I’m wanting to guarantee that this is a safe option to use for my car for a Smittybilt rooftop tent that weighs around 125 pounds. I don’t know if I didn’t look hard enough or not but I couldn’t find the driving weight or the static weight for this set up. I hope to hear from you soon thank you.

Robin H.

6/1/2025

@Jake static weight capacities are never listed by the manufacturer. I would check with Smittybilt and see what they say. We don't carry that brand but other brands do not allow installation on roof racks that clamp on which is the only option for your Jetta TDI.