NHTSA recall 26V-185 (26V185000)
electrical system recall reported March 25, 2026 - about 75,323 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V185000
- Also written as
- 26V-185
- Manufacturer number
- 90Z5
- Reported
- March 25, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~75,323
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Why it is dangerous
An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90Z5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 22, 2026.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-185 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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.