NHTSA Recall 26V138000: Electrical system: wiring
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 48,165 vehicles. It affects 2025–2026 Volkswagen Jetta.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V138000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 97TC |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | March 11, 2026 |
| Owner notification | March 31, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V138000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.