2025 Audi Q5, Audi Q5 Sportback and others recall: pretensioner

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 24, 2026. It covers about 7,425 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 7,425
reported: Apr 24, 2026
owners notified: May 29, 2026
related complaints: 4

Seat belts: pretensioner

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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 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 number 26V266000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about seat belts problems.

Questions about recall 26V266000

Is there a recall on the 2025 Audi Q5, Audi Q5 Sportback and others pretensioner?

Yes. Recall 26V266000, reported on April 24, 2026, covers about 7,425 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V266000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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