Component
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The pretensioner is a critical part of your seatbelt that helps keep you safe in a crash. In some 2025 Audi Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback models, the pretensioner might not be working correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your seatbelt's pretensioner fails, you or your passenger could be at a higher risk of serious injury during a collision. This is because the seatbelt might not be able to properly restrain you.
Free Fix
Your authorized Audi dealer will replace the faulty seatbelts at no cost to you. You can schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice — it's free, and it's crucial for your safety.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Original — 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.
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