Electrical system: wiringRecall 26V-138 · 2025–2026 Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 26V-138 covers 48,165 2025–2026 Volkswagen Jetta for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V138000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 3, 2025 to February 17, 2026. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.