Official recall notice
NHTSAN/ANotable
Loose Transmission Ground Wire May Cause Fire
- Recall date
- 2026-03-12
- Category
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 48,165
- Vehicle
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Why it was recalled
Hazard
An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.
Recommended action
What to do
Dealers will inspect and repair transmission ground wire as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 8, 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.
Product description
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.