Recall
Volkswagen Jetta — 26V138000
NHTSA ID
26V138000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Years Affected
2026
Recall Date
2026-03-11
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Units Affected
48,165
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
97TC
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.