Audi Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 and others: Pretensioner

Date

April 24, 2026

Filed by

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Vehicles

Audi Q5 (2025); Audi Q5 Sportback (2025); Audi SQ5 (2025); Audi SQ5 Sportback (2025)

Component

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Description of the 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.

Potentially affected

7425

What can happen

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.

Owner notification date

May 29, 2026

Manufacturer campaign number

69GT

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Front seat belt assembly · Front seat belt assembly · 8MA 857 705 L; Front seat belt assembly · Front seat belt assembly · 8MA 857 706 L

Recall number

26V266000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.