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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 26V185📅 Mar 25, 2026

2025 Volkswagen Jetta & 2025 Volkswagen Taos recall: electrical system

⚠️ 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."

💥 The risk

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V185000
Manufacturer recall #
90Z5
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
75,323
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Owner phone
1-800-893-5298
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 21, 2026
Built
Nov 6, 2024 – Jun 20, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V185 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V185?

2025 Volkswagen Jetta & 2025 Volkswagen Taos. 75,323 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Volkswagen dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-893-5298.