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NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·March 25, 2026

Volkswagen recalls 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles because the instrument panel may not show warning lights or gauges

The instrument panel in these vehicles may fail to show warning lights or gauges such as the speedometer, which can raise the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the panel if needed, free of charge. Owners may call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and refer to recall number 90Z5.

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Recall details

Product
Volkswagen Jetta, Taos 2025
Company
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Hazard
An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Units
75,323 vehicles
Owner notification
May 21, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
March 25, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V185000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: 90Z5
  • Model years: 2025

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect
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."
Consequence
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 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.

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