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Federal regulators announced a recall of nearly 50,000 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles in the U.S. over an engine fire risk caused by a loose wire after reports from several owners of melted wires and fires.<\/p>\n
The automaker reported the issue to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last Wednesday.<\/p>\n
At least 48,165 Jetta vehicles from the 2025\u20132026 model years have been recalled in the United States. Another 13,318 are affected in Canada, bringing the total to 63,318 vehicles, regulators said.<\/p>\n
The issue was reportedly caused by “human error” during the manufacturing of the transmission ground wire.<\/p>\n
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The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is on display during the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center Nov. 23, 2025, in Los Angeles.\u00a0 (Josh Lefkowitz\/Getty Images \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n
“The transmission ground wire may not have been properly connected during assembly, causing an open electrical circuit,” the recall stated.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“An open circuit may increase the risk of excessive current draw, possibly increasing the risk of a fire.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Volkswagen reported at least six claims across the U.S. and Canada, with three incidents involving melted wires and connectors and the other three resulting in engine compartment fires.<\/p>\n
No crashes, injuries or deaths have been reported.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Regulators added that less than 1% of the recalled vehicles are actually expected to have the defect.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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A mechanic works on a vehicle in Canada June 13, 2019. (Amber Bracken\/Bloomberg via Getty Images \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Vehicle owners can take their cars to authorized dealers for a free inspection. If a disconnection is found, technicians will repair or replace the affected components at no cost, including the auxiliary hydraulic pump control module, the 4-pin module connector and any damaged wiring.<\/p>\n
Owner notification letters are scheduled to be sent May 8, 2026, to inform affected customers of the available remedy.<\/p>\n
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on the NHTSA website March 13, 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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A Volkswagen factory Sept. 9, 2016 (Kacper Pempel\/Reuters\/File Photo)<\/p>\n
Drivers with additional questions are advised to contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.<\/p>\n
Regulators noted that dealers are legally required to repair any affected new or pre-owned Jetta vehicles in their inventory before selling them to customers.<\/p>\n
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