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NHTSA · March 10, 2026

2025 Volkswagen JETTA Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2025 Volkswagen JETTA Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

What's affected: 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. gov on March 13, 2026.

If you drive a 2025 Volkswagen JETTA (or any European/Japanese vehicle), Boca Auto Care can check whether this recall applies to your VIN and help with the remedy. NHTSA campaign 26V138000.

Source: NHTSA

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