The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 E-Tron GT vehicles. The center seat belt buckle wiring harness may obstruct access to the right rear seat lower child seat anchors, preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
The risk
An improperly secured child seat increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reroute and secure the center rear seat belt buckle wiring harness and, as necessary, replace a damaged buckle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72M6.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 22V-084 (22V084000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 72M6 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assembly |
| Report date | February 16, 2022 |
| Owners notified | March 15, 2022 |
| Vehicles affected | 693 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 22V-084 repair free?
Yes. Audi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will reroute and secure the center rear seat belt buckle wiring harness and, as necessary, replace a damaged buckle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 693 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.