Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. 2026 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

NHTSA recall 26V138000 · component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · reported 2026-03-11 · view on nhtsa.gov ↗

Summary

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.

Consequence

An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Key facts

Campaign number
26V138000
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
JETTA
Model year
2026
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Reported
2026-03-11