NHTSA Recall 26V185000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 75,323 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volkswagen Jetta.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V185000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 90Z5 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
| Report received | March 25, 2026 |
| Owner notification | May 21, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Safety risk
An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90Z5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 22, 2026.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V185000
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.