2026 Volkswagen Jetta — Recalls & Safety

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this vehicle and 0 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.

1 Campaign

Every Recall on File

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING 26V138000 11/03/2026

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.

Free fix: 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.

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Any year, make and model: open the Car Recall Checker. Also see owner-reported problems & years to avoid for the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta. Data: NHTSA (US DOT, public domain), cached up to 7 days.

Questions

FAQ

Does the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta. Every listed defect must be repaired free of charge by any authorized Volkswagen dealer, regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.

Is the recall repair really free?

Yes. US federal law requires manufacturers to fix safety recalls free at any authorized dealer — parts and labour. You do not need to be the original owner.

How do I check my exact vehicle?

This page covers the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta generally. For your specific car, use the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — it tells you whether YOUR vehicle's recalls were already repaired.