NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 6 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volkswagen dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2026 Volkswagen Jetta owner complaints
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta, describing incidents dated November 12, 2025 to September 2, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11766007 · Filed
The vehicle’s Forward Collision Avoidance system (Front Assist) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) intermittently malfunction while driving. On at least three separate occasions during clear, dry weather with clean sensors, the AEB system engaged full hydraulic braking unexpectedly with no…
ODI #11755445 · Filed
The vehicle says it’s overheating and will go into limp mode it has also been reported that other 2026 Jettas have had the same issue
ODI #11754525 · Filed
The contact owns a 2026 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle brakes engaged independently causing the RPM to decrease and after a couple of seconds the vehicle began to work as intended. No warnings light illuminated A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken…
Loose Transmission Ground Wire May Cause Fire
NHTSA #26V138000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported March 11, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 48,165 vehicles
Repair completion: 86.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volkswagen campaign 97TC · Owners notified March 31, 2026 · Vehicles built through February 17, 2026 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Other Volkswagen Jetta model years
Check your 2026 Volkswagen Jetta VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Volkswagen Jetta at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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