Volkswagen Jetta Transmission Ground Wire
Volkswagen is recalling 2025–2026 Jetta vehicles over loose transmission ground wire fire risk.
Contact Volkswagen immediately to have the transmission ground wire inspected and properly connected. Do not drive the vehicle until the repair is completed.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 48,165
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- March 31, 2026
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 97TC
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-893-5298
Why it was recalled
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2025–2026 Jetta vehicles due to a transmission ground wire that may not have been properly connected during assembly, creating an open electrical circuit that can draw higher current and increase fire risk.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers specific vehicles. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check with the manufacturer to confirm yours is included.
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA (2025-2026), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
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Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-04-27 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification