The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.
The risk
A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 692K. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 14, 2025.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 25V-777 (25V777000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 692K |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Anchorage |
| Report date | November 12, 2025 |
| Owners notified | December 3, 2025 |
| Vehicles affected | 61 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 25V-777 repair free?
Yes. Audi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 692K.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 61 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.