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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — Loose Transmission Ground Wire May Cause Fire · March 11, 2026

The problem

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.

Risk

An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.

What owners should do

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.

Units 48165

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