Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
2026 Volkswagen Jetta — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2026 to Jan 2026
The most reported issue is steering,electrical system,exterior lighting problems (1 complaints).
Open Safety Recalls (1)
NHTSA Campaign: 26V138000
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.
Risk: An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair transmission ground wire as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 8, 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.
Owner-Reported Issues (1 of 1)
Steering,electrical System,exterior Lighting →1 issue
Your lane keeping assist system isn't reading road lines correctly, causing your car to jerk suddenly in unexpected directions—which could be dangerous in certain driving situations. Additionally, your headlights are flickering and malfunctioning when trying to automatically switch between low and high beams. These issues likely involve recalibrating or updating the lane assist camera and diagnosing the automatic headlight control module.
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