2025-2026 Volkswagen Jetta recall: wiring
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 11, 2026. It covers about 48,165 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 48,165
- reported
- Mar 11, 2026
- owners notified
- Mar 31, 2026
- related complaints
- 6
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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 on March 13, 2026.
Recall number 26V138000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Jetta 2025-2026 20252026
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 26V138000
Is there a recall on the 2025-2026 Volkswagen Jetta wiring?
Yes. Recall 26V138000, reported on March 11, 2026, covers about 48,165 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V138000?
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 on March 13, 2026.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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