VOLKSWAGEN — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-03-11

Volkswagen Jetta vehicles, transmission ground wire improperly installed

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-11
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Models affected	JETTA
Model year	2025-2026
Units affected	48165
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._x000D_ An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and repair transmission ground wire as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 8, 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.
Recall number	26V138000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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