NHTSA Campaign 26V266000
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Apr 24, 2026 · 7,425 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDI | Q5 | 2025 | 7,425 |
| AUDI | Q5 SPORTBACK | 2025 | 7,425 |
| AUDI | SQ5 | 2025 | 7,425 |
| AUDI | SQ5 SPORTBACK | 2025 | 7,425 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V266000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.