Seat belts: pretensionerRecall 26V-266 · Audi vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 26V-266 covers 7,425 Audi vehicles for a seat belts: pretensioner problem, reported to NHTSA on April 24, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 64% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V266000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
64%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 10, 2025 to December 14, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.