NHTSA recall 26V266000 · Apr 24, 2026
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants
Product
2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles
Hazard
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
What to do
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.
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- Summary
- 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.
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 7,425
- Manufacturer campaign number
- 69GT
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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