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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Passenger Cars

2025-2026 Volkswagen Jetta Recalled for Transmission Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: March 11, 2026
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Summary

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 48,165 of its 2025-2026 Jetta vehicles because a transmission ground wire may not have been properly connected during assembly. This loose connection can create an open electrical circuit that draws higher current than intended. Dealers will inspect and repair the ground wire free of charge to ensure the electrical circuit is secure.

Risk

The open electrical circuit caused by the loose wire can lead to overheating and significantly increase the risk of a vehicle fire.

What You Should Do

  1. Confirm if your vehicle is affected by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair of the transmission ground wire.
  3. For further information or to ask questions, contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and reference recall number 97TC.
  4. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more details.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair
How to: Dealers will inspect and repair transmission ground wire as necessary, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2025-2026 Volkswagen Jetta

Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 26V138000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Sold By: Volkswagen dealers
Units Affected: 48,165 vehicles(1% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: March 31, 2026
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 97TC
Agency Last Updated: April 6, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response