2025 Audi Q5, Audi Q5 Sportback, Audi SQ5 +more: Seat Belts recall
NHTSA campaign 26V266000 · 7,425 units potentially affected · filed Apr 24, 2026
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.
Why it matters
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V266000
- Manufacturer no.
- 69GT
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
- Units affected
- 7,425
- Report received
- Apr 24, 2026
- Owner letters
- May 29, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Audi Q5 2025
- Audi Q5 Sportback 2025
- Audi SQ5 2025
- Audi SQ5 Sportback 2025