Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Loose Transmission Ground Wire May Cause Fire (26V138000)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Loose Transmission Ground Wire May Cause Fire (26V138000). Its units affected of 48,165 is above the median of 533 (87th percentile). Dated 238 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 30/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 48,165 · 87th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 90.4x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Subject | Loose Transmission Ground Wire May Cause Fire |
| NHTSA ID | 26V138000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 97TC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 48165 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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 | 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. |
| units affected percentile | 87th of 871 (median 533, 90.4x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-03-11
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
- Refunds on request within 14 days
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.'s units affected: 87th percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
30 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- 48,165 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 26V138000: Loose Transmission Ground Wire May Cause Fire, 48,165 units.
How does Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 48,165 sits in the upper half (87th percentile) of 871 records; the median is 533. It is 238 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 30/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | Vehicle | 48,165 | 87th | 2026-03-11 |
| BMW of North America, LLC | Vehicle | 29,119 | 83rd | 2026-07-08 |
| Lucid USA, Inc. | Vehicle | 27,185 | 83rd | 2026-08-20 |
| Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) | Vehicle | 17,277 | 80th | 2026-06-04 |
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