NHTSA Campaign 26V138000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Mar 11, 2026 · 48,165 vehicles affected
What's 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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | JETTA | 2025 | 48,165 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | JETTA | 2026 | 48,165 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V138000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.