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Audi recall 26V266000 - Pretensioner
NHTSA · April 24, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V266000 (Audi), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 7,425.
- Component: Pretensioner.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Source ID
- 26V266000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 352 recall campaigns from Volkswagen Group of America, Inc since 2010, 14 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 7,425 vehicles, it is larger than 73% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
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.
Consequence
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective action
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
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Audi | Q5 | 2025 |
| Audi | Q5 Sportback | 2025 |
| Audi | Sq5 | 2025 |
| Audi | Sq5 Sportback | 2025 |
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