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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Seat Belts:Pretensioner (2025 AUDI Q5, 2025 AUDI Q5 SPORTBACK, 2025 AUDI SQ5…)

Vehicles & EquipmentSource: NHTSA · Date: 2026-04-24

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Company / brand
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Product
2025 AUDI Q5; 2025 AUDI Q5 SPORTBACK; 2025 AUDI SQ5; 2025 AUDI SQ5 SPORTBACK
Reason / hazard
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
What to do (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.
Distribution / sold at
Potentially affected: 7425
Defect
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.
Component
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
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