Instrument Panel Failure/FMVSS 101
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 26V185000 |
| Report Received Date | 3/25/2026 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Vehicles Affected | 75,323 |
| Completion Rate | 0% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Rework Status | Original |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
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."
Issue
An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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.
