NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Loose Transmission Ground Wire May Cause Fir...
Published: March 11, 2026Recall ID: 26V138000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loose Transmission Ground Wire May Cause Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loose Transmission Ground Wire May Cause Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 26V138000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V138000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 29.17 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 97TC |
| Potentially affected | 48165 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Risk LevelELECTRICAL SYSTEM