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2025 AUDI SQ5 SEAT BELTS Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for SEAT BELTS issues.

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SEAT BELTS Safety Recalls

High Priority #26V266000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The seat belts in your Audi Q5 are designed to restrain you and your passenger during a sudden stop or crash. Unfortunately, some 2025 models were made with flawed seat belts that could fail to do their job.
Risk if Unfixed
If your seat belts don't work properly, you and your passenger are at a higher risk of serious injury in a crash. In a severe collision, you could be thrown around the cabin, putting you in harm's way.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty seat belts with new, properly functioning ones at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice to ensure your safety on the road.
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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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Other AUDI SQ5 Years

2022
2 recalls
2021
5 recalls
2020
4 recalls
2019
5 recalls
2018
5 recalls
2015
1 recall
2014
1 recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2025 AUDI SQ5 safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER recall for the 2025 AUDI SQ5? (Campaign #26V266000)

The seat belts in your Audi Q5 are designed to restrain you and your passenger during a sudden stop or crash. Unfortunately, some 2025 models were made with flawed seat belts that could fail to do their job. If your seat belts don't work properly, you and your passenger are at a higher risk of serious injury in a crash. In a severe collision, you could be thrown around the cabin, putting you in harm's way. Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty seat belts with new, properly functioning ones at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice to ensure your safety on the road.