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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-266 (26V266000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 69GT |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Seat belts › Pretensioner |
| Report date | April 24, 2026 |
| Owners notified | May 29, 2026 |
| Vehicles affected | 7,425 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Plus 2 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 26V-266 repair free?
Yes. Audi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 7,425 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.