NHTSA recall 26V266000
Seat Belts · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's 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.
Why it matters: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2025 Audi Q5, 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback, 2025 Audi Sq5, 2025 Audi Sq5 Sportback.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 26V266000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.