Volkswagen has made it all but official that it plans to build a new gas-powered Golf and not just the ID. Golf electric when the new model drops in 2028. But VW might need to make some tweaks before that new model arrives. It just recalled nearly 50,000 Jetta sedans because a short circuit could start a fire. Missing Ground Could Make Things Hot Volkswagen This recall affects 48,165 Jettas from the 2025 and 2026 model years in the US, plus another 13,000 sold in Canada. According to documents filed with the NHTSA, Volkswagen says the problem is with the transmission ground wire. It wasn't assembled correctly, and in some cases it "may not have been connected to the left side member stud."The missing ground is a problem for a few reasons, but the main one, VW says, is because of the oil pressure unit that is part of the circuit. It leaves the circuit open or potentially grounded incorrectly, and either one of those can lead to issues, including a fire.Volkswagen Volkswagen said that it is already aware of six confirmed claims involving these vehicles. In three of those, the oil pressure unit wires or connector began to melt, causing damage. In three others, two in the US and one in Canada, a fire started in the engine compartment. VW says that the vehicles were damaged, but that it was not aware of injuries or fatalities. The automaker didn't reveal the extent of the fire damage in any of the three cases.It first learned about the problem last December. Further investigation narrowed down the problem to the potential for the transmission wire not being connected. VW decided to issue a recall on March 4, and the NHTSA recently shared it with the world.The recall applies only to the standard Jetta models, equipped with a 1.5-liter turbo-four. The engine is known as EA211 Evo, and though it is found in other Volkswagen models, this appears to be the only one affected. The VW Jetta GLI, with a 2.0-liter turbo-four, is not affected. Fix Is An Inspection And A Connection Volkswagen Owners will be able to get their Jetta repaired at their local VW dealer. According to the documents, the dealer technicians will inspect the ground wire and repair it (by attaching it) if necessary. If any signs of damage are found, such as melted wires, that would also be repaired under the campaign.Volkswagen dealers have been told not to deliver any new or used vehicles from inventory until they have been recalled. This has been law for unsold vehicles for some time, though the law does not apply to used vehicle inventory.Letters notifying owners about the recall are set to go out in early May. But if you drive a 2025 or 2026 Jetta, you can check to see if your vehicle is affected through the NHTSA or through VW USA's website or customer care. You can also reach out to VW dealers directly.