# Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants (26V266000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| 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. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (seat belts).
- 7,425 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V266000). 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.