Audi 2025 Vehicle Recall for Seat Belt Defects
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Audi is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles due to improperly manufactured seat belts that may fail to restrain occupants during a crash, increasing injury risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on May 5, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., on behalf of Audi, is recalling certain 2025 model year vehicles because the driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, potentially failing to properly restrain occupants during a crash.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves approximately 29,700 units of the following 2025 Audi models: Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V266000, and Audi's internal recall number is 69GT. No specific model numbers, UPCs, or regional limitations were provided in the source data.
What You Should Do
Owners should wait for notification letters expected to be mailed on June 23, 2026, and then visit dealers for free replacement of the driver and front passenger seat belts. For assistance, contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses a potential safety issue that could increase the risk of injury to occupants during a crash, highlighting the importance of proper vehicle restraint systems in preventing accidents from worsening.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For details, refer to NHTSA Campaign Number 26V266000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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