NHTSA recall 26V138000
Electrical system › Wiring
Volkswagen Jetta
Reported Mar 11, 202648,165 vehicles affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Maker’s number 97TC
The defect
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.
The 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.