Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants (26V266000)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants (26V266000). Its units affected of 7,425 is above the median of 533 (74th percentile). Dated 195 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 35/100. As of 2026-11-04, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 7,425 · 74th percentile of 875 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 13.9x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Subject | Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants |
| NHTSA ID | 26V266000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 69GT |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Units potentially affected | 7425 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| 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 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. |
| units affected percentile | 74th of 875 (median 533, 13.9x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-04-24
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-04
- Refunds on request within 14 days
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:12:01 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and 786 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 786
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.'s units affected: 74th percentile of 875 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $157,200 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
35 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- Safety-critical component (seat belts).
- 7,425 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 26V266000: Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants, 7,425 units.
How does Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 7,425 sits in the upper half (74th percentile) of 875 records; the median is 533. It is 195 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 35/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | Vehicle | 7,425 | 74th | 2026-04-24 |
| Nissan North America, Inc. | Vehicle | 3,788 | 68th | 2026-07-02 |
| Ford Motor Company | Vehicle | 1,945 | 61st | 2026-09-09 |
| Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC | Vehicle | 371 | 45th | 2026-09-24 |
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