# NHTSA recall 26V266000

> **Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.** · 2025 AUDI SQ5 · component: **SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER**

## Summary

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.

## Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GT.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 26V266000
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Make:** AUDI
- **Model:** SQ5
- **Model year:** 2025
- **Component:** SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
- **Report received:** 2026-04-24

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V266000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 26V266000 (Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., 2025 AUDI). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-01 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/26V266000. Licensed CC0.

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