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2025 Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Taos: Electrical System recall

NHTSA campaign 26V185000 · 75K units potentially affected · filed Mar 25, 2026

What's wrong

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."

Why it matters

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

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
26V185000
Manufacturer no.
90Z5
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Units affected
75,323
Report received
Mar 25, 2026
Owner letters
May 21, 2026
Type
Vehicle

Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.

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