Recall 26V266000: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., seat belts:pretensioner
Reported 2026-04-24 · vehicle recall · 7,425 units
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Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to properly restrain occupants during a crash.
Risk
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GT.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | Q5 | 2025 |
| AUDI | Q5 SPORTBACK | 2025 |
| AUDI | SQ5 | 2025 |
| AUDI | SQ5 SPORTBACK | 2025 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 69GT |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | MFR |
| Owner letters | 2026-05-29 |
Original record: NHTSA · JSON: /api/recall/26V266000.json · all recent recalls
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