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2025 Q5 and other models recall: Seat belts may not restrain occupants

Certain 2025 Audi Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles are affected. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash; 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 customer service at 1-800-253-2834 (Audi recall 69GT).

What's being 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.

How to identify it

NHTSA campaign 26V266000; Manufacturer campaign 69GT

The hazard

Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

What to 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.

The official notice

This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.

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