2025-2026 Volkswagen Jetta recall: Loose Transmission Ground Wire May Cause Fire
Report received by NHTSA: March 11, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
48,165 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2026 Volkswagen Jetta.
- Compared with
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 15 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 26 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
270 earlier NHTSA recalls by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 4, 2026 2019 Audi A6, 2019 Audi A7, 2019 Audi Q8 recall: Lane Departure Warning Deactivated
- Jan. 21, 2026 2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4 recall: High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire
- Jan. 21, 2026 2023-2024 Volkswagen ID.4 recall: Park Outside - High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
- Dec. 19, 2025 2019-2026 Audi A8, 2019-2026 Audi Q8, 2019-2025 Audi A6 and 15 more models recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
- Dec. 19, 2025 2025 Audi A5, 2025 Audi A6, 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron and 6 more models recall: Seat Belt Retractor May Fail to Secure Child Seat/FMVSS 208
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Volkswagen Jetta 2025-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V138000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 11, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 48,165 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 97TC |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record