2025 Audi Q8, Q7, RS Q8 and more recall: Seat belts: front, anchorage
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 25V777000
- Reported
- November 12, 2025
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Part
- Seat belts: front, anchorage
- Vehicles affected
- About 61
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.
Safety risk
A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 692K. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 14, 2025.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Audi Q7 (2025); Audi Q8 (2025); Audi RS Q8 (2025); Audi SQ8 (2025). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What is the fix?
Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 692K. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 14, 2025.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.