2025 Volkswagen Jetta | 2026 Volkswagen Jetta — Electrical system: wiring
Published March 12, 2026 · Recall initiated: March 11, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V138000, published March 12, 2026 and initiated March 11, 2026. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2025 Volkswagen Jetta | 2026 Volkswagen Jetta — Electrical system: wiring.
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.
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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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Questions about this recall
Was 2025 Volkswagen Jetta | 2026 Volkswagen Jetta — Electrical system: wiring recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V138000 on March 12, 2026. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: JETTA.