NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025 Audi Q5 and 3 more recall: Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants
- Recall number
- 26V266000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles › Seat Belts
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 7425
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Seat Belts
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Audi | Q5 | 2025 |
| Audi | Q5 Sportback | 2025 |
| Audi | SQ5 | 2025 |
| Audi | SQ5 Sportback | 2025 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
What should you 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.
Manufacturer campaign number
69GT
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V266000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.