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HighNHTSA·26V138000·Announced 2026-03-11

2025–2026 Volkswagen Jetta Vehicles Recalled for Transmission Ground Wire

Volkswagen is recalling certain 2025–2026 Jetta vehicles because the transmission ground wire may not have been properly connected during assembly, creating an open electrical circuit that could increase fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The source describes a structural/electrical defect involving a fire risk. No reported injuries or deaths are stated in the source, so under the rubric the maximum score is 3, which applies to risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 and 2026 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The transmission ground wire may not have been properly connected during assembly, causing an open electrical circuit.

An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire. Approximately 48,165 vehicles are potentially affected by this issue.

Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission ground wire as necessary at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 31, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or visit NHTSA.gov to search for their vehicle using their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Volkswagen's internal recall number is 97TC.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electrical System
Hazard
Affected units
48,165

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • JETTA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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