Canada2025 and 2026 model year Audi vehicles affected are: 2025 S5, A5, Q6, SQ6, S6 and 2025–2026 A6; owners can recognise affected cars by these model names and years. The rear outboard seat belts may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR) that could prevent the belt from properly securing a child seat; Audi will notify owners by mail and advise taking the vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear outboard seat belt(s).
How to identify it
2025 Audi S5
2025 Audi A5
2025 Audi Q6
2025 Audi SQ6
2025 Audi S6
2025–2026 Audi A6
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the rear outboard seat belts may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not work properly to secure a child seat.
Note: The vehicle's lower universal anchorage system (UAS) is not affected by this defect and may still be used to secure a child seat.
A seat belt that is used to secure a child restraint but isn't properly locked could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
What to do
Audi will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear outboard seat belt(s).
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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