NHTSA recall campaign
26V266000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Reported2026-04-24Affected7,425 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →