NHTSA 26V266000 United States
Audi Q5 recall: Seat Belts:pretensioner
Official safety recall 26V266000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign26V266000
ComponentSeat Belts:pretensioner
Report date2026-04-24
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Audi SQ5 | 2025 | United States |
| Audi Q5 | 2025 | United States |
The problem
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.
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
The official remedy
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.