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2026 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Mar 11, 2026

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At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Volkswagen Jetta average of 5.7 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Electrical System › Wiring, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2026 Volkswagen Jetta recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 26V138000

Electrical System › Wiring

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Mar 11, 2026

What is recalled

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 consequence

An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Volkswagen Jetta model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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2026 Volkswagen Jetta recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology