Volkswagen Group: Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants
Recall Summary Audi is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles because the driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fail to restrain occupants during a crash. This defect increases the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will replace the affected seat belts at no cost, and owners will receive notification letters by June 23, 2026.
- Recalling firm
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Product
- Component: SEAT BELTS. 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.
- Reason
- 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 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-04-24
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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