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NHTSARecalled Apr 24, 2026 · #26V266000

Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants

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Description

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. Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

Product details

Product
Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GT.

View the official CPSC notice