NHTSA recall 26V-138 (26V138000)
electrical system recall reported March 11, 2026 - about 48,165 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V138000
- Also written as
- 26V-138
- Manufacturer number
- 97TC
- Reported
- March 11, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~48,165
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-138 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.