Volkswagen Jetta
Repeated repairs on your Volkswagen Jetta? Explore your model year, federal records and your Maryland Lemon Law options.
Model-year searches
2022–2026
Reference year
2026
2026 recall campaigns
1
NHTSA owner complaints as of 11/6/2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
6
YOUR JETTA · YOUR OPTIONS
More Than a Recall Count
A model's reputation doesn't decide your case. The symptoms your vehicle has, the repairs attempted and the time you lost matter most.
Review My JettaAbout These Records
NHTSA records below refer to 2026 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles, not all model years or your specific VIN. Complaints are unverified reports. No records does not mean a vehicle is trouble-free.
2026 Jetta Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
Recall Notices for This Model Year
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · 26V138000
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.
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.
2026 Jetta Owner Reports
What owners reported to NHTSA, organized by vehicle component. Reports are not verified defects or proof that your vehicle has the same issue.
What Owners Reported
Complaint component counts; one complaint can mention multiple components. These are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
- STEERING1
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1
- ENGINE1
Build Your Jetta Repair File
- Dated repair orders with mileage and diagnosis
- Whether the same symptom returned after the repair
- Days unavailable, rental bills and dealer correspondence
- Purchase or lease contract and warranty documents
Does My Volkswagen Jetta Qualify?
A model's recall history cannot answer that question. Your repair attempts, when the problem was first reported and the vehicle-coverage rules in Maryland or D.C. matter. A lawyer can review those facts rather than relying on a model-wide rating.
If Lemon Law does not cover your circumstances, federal warranty or other consumer claims may be worth discussing. No remedy is guaranteed.
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