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2026 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

1 Recall Recorded
NHTSA: 26V138000
Report Date: March 11, 2026

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Defect Description:

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.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

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

Authorized Manufacturer 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.

~48,165 vehicles impacted

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Recalls by Model Year

13 Years Available

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