Recall 25V899000: 2025 Audi A5, 2025 Audi A6, 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron +6 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 19, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 27,768
- Models
- 9
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
The risk
An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the right and left rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69D8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Affected vehicles
- 2025 Audi A5
- 2025 Audi A6
- 2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron
- 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron
- 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron
- 2025 Audi S5
- 2025 Audi S6 Sportback E-Tron
- 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron
- 2025 Audi SQ6 Sportback E-Tron
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V899000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 69D8
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Feb 16, 2026
- Components
- Seat belts:rear/other:retractor (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology