Volkswagen · United States · Crit
Volkswagen Jetta: Electrical system — wiring
Affects Volkswagen Jetta · 2025–2026 — about 48K vehicles.
The hazard
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational