NHTSA recall 26V-266: Seat Belts

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported April 24, 2026 · 2 affected model years

Seat Belts recall

26V-266
April 24, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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.
Safety risk
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V266000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateApril 24, 2026
ComponentSeat Belts:Pretensioner
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

2025 Audi Q51 recall total2025 Audi SQ51 recall total

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