2025–2026 Volkswagen Jetta Electrical System Recall 26V138000 (Volkswagen 97TC)
NHTSA recall 26V138000 (Volkswagen recall 97TC) covers about 48,165 2025–2026 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Mar 11, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V138000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Electrical system (wiring)
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 remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Mar 31, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Volkswagen recall number 97TC
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V138000 as 97TC. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "97TC recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2025–2026 | All Jetta recallsYears to avoid |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Mar 11, 2026
- Owner notification
- Mar 31, 2026
- Build dates covered
- Mar 3, 2025 to Feb 17, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Check your VIN for 26V138000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 26V138000 is open, call any Volkswagen dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V138000 or 97TC). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V138000?
NHTSA recall 26V138000 (Volkswagen recall 97TC) covers about 48,165 2025–2026 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Mar 11, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2025-2026 Jetta vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V138000?
NHTSA's record for 26V138000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V138000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Volkswagen dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 26V138000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and repair transmission ground wire as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Mar 31, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Volkswagen recall number for 26V138000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 97TC. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (97TC) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V138000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 26V138000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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