Fitment notes: AGM battery required for start-stop system; located in engine bay
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Every control module on the 2025-2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
Digital Cockpit Pro (Cluster)0.8 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Dashboard behind steering wheel
🔧 VAS 5054A / ODIS + online authentication
⚠️ Mileage programming required; full SGW protection; immobilizer data transfer needed
Park Distance Control Module (PDC)0.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Rear cargo area, left side trim panel
🔧 VAS 5054A / ODIS
⚠️ Sensor calibration may be needed; SGW may restrict coding
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
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.
Remedy: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · 26V138000
2026-03-11
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Jetta vehicles. The transmission ground wire may not have been properly connected during assembly, causing an open electrical circuit.
Consequence: An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair transmission ground wire as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97TC. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.
Wiper blades
Sedan body style, no rear wiper. Expected continuation of MK7 platform specifications
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0L Turbo I4 and can vary by trim.
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