NHTSA 26V138000Manufacturer no. 97TC
Electrical System › Wiring
- Report received by NHTSA
- March 11, 2026
- Owner notification
- March 31, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 48,165 (whole campaign)
- Build dates listed for the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta
- Not reported – February 17, 2026
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- JETTA
Defect summary
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 risk
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.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V138000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov