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2026 Volkswagen Jetta Gli

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

1

1 current

Combined

8.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,511

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2026110 · manufacturer campaign 97TC

11 March 2026

Transport Canada lists: Jetta 2025–2026

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the transmission ground wire may not have been connected during production. As a result, wiring or nearby parts could overheat.

Why it matters

Wiring or parts that overheat can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, repair the transmission ground wire.

13,318 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 41% of 59 2026 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
191 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta Gli have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta Gli. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta Gli get?
NRCan rates the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta Gli at 8.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 191 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2026 Volkswagen Jetta Gli for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,511 in fuel, producing roughly 3,742 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.