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Audi recall — 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
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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