Volkswagen Recall 26V138000: Electrical System, Wiring

NHTSA recall 26V138000 · announced March 11, 2026 · filed by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · 48,165 units affected

The 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.

The risk

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

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2025 Volkswagen Jetta
• 2026 Volkswagen Jetta

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.