NHTSA Campaign 26V138000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc..
NHTSA campaign 26V138000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the electrical system:wiring. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The 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.
- The risk
- An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.
- The 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.
Reported November 3, 2026
Vehicles covered by 26V138000 (1)
Volkswagen (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 26V138000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.