Volkswagen Jetta recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 25, 2026

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalls 2025 Volkswagen Jetta, Taos

Recall number

26V185000

Brand / firm

Volkswagen

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 75,323 units

Why it was recalled

An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

Dealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.