Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's front seat belt buckles might be missing a small rivet that holds them to the seat. This is a critical part that helps keep you safe in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rivet is missing, your seat belt might not work properly during a crash, which could lead to injuries.
Free Fix
Audi will replace both front seat belt buckles for free, so schedule an appointment with your local Audi dealer as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — 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.
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