NHTSA recall 26V-138: Electrical System

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported March 11, 2026 · 2 affected model years

Electrical System recall

26V-138
March 11, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V138000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateMarch 11, 2026
ComponentElectrical System:Wiring
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

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