2025 Audi Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 and more recall: Seat belts: pretensioner
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 26V266000
- Reported
- April 24, 2026
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Part
- Seat belts: pretensioner
- Vehicles affected
- About 7,425
What is 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.
Safety risk
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.
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 Q5 (2025); Audi Q5 Sportback (2025); Audi SQ5 (2025); Audi SQ5 Sportback (2025). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
What is 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.
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.