2025 Volkswagen Jetta
2 recalls · 18 complaints · Safety Score C
Recall History
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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90Z5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 22, 2026.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2026 | Power Train | I was going down the highway and enable cruise control, the car fell like RPM dropped then suddenly jolted back. Also wh... | No | No |
| 04/21/2026 | Seat Belts | Car was in an accident on 12/5/25 and has been in the body shop for over 5 months because Volkswagen cannot or will not ... | Yes | No |
| 04/08/2026 | Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,forward Collision Avoidance | "My 2025 Volkswagen Jetta is subject to Safety Recall 26V185 (90Z5). The vehicle's instrument cluster fails to display s... | No | No |
| 04/08/2026 | Unknown or Other | PROLONGED RECALL BELOW 4 CARS BEEN IN RECALL SINCE LATE FEBURARY. NEED FIX ASAP!!!! 3VW5X7BU4SM073489 3VW5X7BU3SM0880... | No | No |
| 04/06/2026 | Exterior Lighting | Since October 2025 I have had Tail Lamp Assembly VW Part #17A-945-093-D (the trunk rear light) on order with no expected... | No | No |
| 03/22/2026 | Power Train | The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta SE transmission making whining and whistling noise from 1000 to 2000 rpm when on light load or... | No | No |
| 03/17/2026 | Power Train | 2025 Volkswagen Jetta SE with 12,000. Developed transmission whine from 1200-2000 RPM. During low speed acceleration and... | No | No |
| 03/09/2026 | Fuel/Propulsion System | I am reporting a safety concern involving unintended acceleration in a 2025 Volkswagen Jetta SE (VIN [XXX] ) Te vehicle... | Yes | No |
| 02/23/2026 | Structure | At least 5 times I have had my finger caught in the drivers side interior door handle release. It seems to catch my fin... | No | No |
| 12/26/2025 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Two safety defect incidents involving unintended acceleration. This defect has resulted in two loss of control incidents... | Yes | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta has 2 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 18.
The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta has a Safety Score of 59/100 (Grade C). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta received a Safety Score of C. This vehicle has an average safety record. There are 4 crash reports on file.
Contact your nearest Volkswagen dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).
Source: NHTSA vehicle recall database, 2026.