NHTSA Recall 26V138000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2026-03-11. An estimated 48,165 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will 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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 97TC