2026 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 open recall for the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Oct 16, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself, or see the latest recalls.

Electrical System Wiring

What's wrong:
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.
Risk:
An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 26V138000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Mar 11, 2026.

Other Volkswagen Jetta years

Every year links to that vehicle's full recall page.

Volkswagen Jetta, every year

How recall repairs work

  • Repairs are free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer — regardless of the vehicle's age or whether you bought it new.
  • Bring the NHTSA campaign number; it's printed on each recall above and on the sheet you can print here.
  • Call ahead: some recalls are announced before parts are available, and the dealer can tell you when yours are in.
  • Your VIN tells the dealer whether your exact vehicle is affected — the free check accepts one and never stores it.

Keep the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta

Save it to your free garage and we'll email you the day NHTSA files a new recall for it — free, next to its mileage, maintenance, and repairs.