NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 26V138000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Published March 12, 2026 · Recall initiated: March 11, 2026
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Jetta vehicles. The transmission ground wire may not have been properly connected during assembly, causing an open electrical circuit.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and repair transmission ground wire as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97TC. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.
Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- JETTA
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2025 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2026 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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