2025 Audi A5
Recall Summary Volkswagen is recalling certain 2025 Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles, along with some 2025 GTI and Golf R models and 2026 Q4 E-Tron models, because the torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during manufacturing. If a damaged torsion bar fails in a crash, the front seat belt may not properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This recall affects vehicles distributed nationwide.
- Recalling firm
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Product
- 2025 AUDI A5. Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
- Reason
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production. Consequence: In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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