Certain 2025 Audi Q5 vehicles (both Sportback and SUV models) are affected by a possible defect in the driver and/or front passenger seat belt pretensioners. The pretensioners may not work properly in a crash, which could increase the risk of injury. Audi will notify owners by mail and advise taking the vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver and/or front passenger seat belts, as necessary.
How to identify it
2025 Audi Q5
The hazard
On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the driver and/or front passenger seat belt pretensioners. As a result, the seat belt pretensioners may not work properly in a crash.
Note: This recall affects both Sportback and SUV models.
A seat belt pretensioner that doesn't work properly 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 replace the driver and/or front passenger seat belts, as necessary.
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.
Read the official notice (opens in a new tab)