# Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Missing Rivet on Front Seat Belt Buckles (25V777000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Subject | Missing Rivet on Front Seat Belt Buckles |
| NHTSA ID | 25V777000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 692K |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Units potentially affected | 61 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk. |
| Consequence | A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 692K. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 14, 2025. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (seat belts).
- 61 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V777000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.