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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Electrical System:Wiring (2025 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 2026 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA)

Vehicles & EquipmentSource: NHTSA · Date: 2026-03-11

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Company / brand
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Product
2025 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA; 2026 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Reason / hazard
An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.
What to do (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.
Distribution / sold at
Potentially affected: 48165
Defect
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.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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