Volkswagen recalls 2025 Jetta vehicles with faulty instrument panels that may not display speedometer or warning lights, increasing crash risk. Owners receive free software updates or panel replacements.
An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2025 Jetta vehicles because their instrument panels might not show speedometer or warning lights, which could lead to crashes. This affects vehicles that were sold starting in 2025.
The instrument panel may fail to display speedometer readings or warning lights, meaning drivers might not know when to slow down or address problems. This could lead to crashes if the driver isn't aware of critical vehicle conditions.
Owners of 2025 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles are affected. Drivers who rely on the instrument panel for critical safety information are at higher risk.
Check if your 2025 Jetta has a non-functional instrument panel that doesn't show speedometer or warning lights. The recall covers vehicles sold in 2025 with VINs listed on NHTSA.gov starting March 22, 2026.
Call 1-800-893-5298 to get instructions on the free software update or instrument panel replacement.
Dealers will update the instrument panel software or replace the panel at no cost to fix the issue.
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.
The instrument panel may fail to display speedometer or warning lights, which is why this recall was issued. This could increase crash risk if you don't see critical vehicle information.
Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026.
Check if your 2025 Jetta has a non-functional instrument panel that doesn't show speedometer or warning lights. VINs for affected vehicles became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 22, 2026.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V185000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 26V185000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
