Recall 26V266000: 2025 Audi Q5, 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback, 2025 Audi SQ5 +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 24, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 7,425
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The 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 vehicles
- 2025 Audi Q5
- 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback
- 2025 Audi SQ5
- 2025 Audi SQ5 Sportback
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V266000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 69GT
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- May 29, 2026
- Components
- Seat belts:pretensioner (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