NHTSA Campaign 26V266000
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc..
NHTSA campaign 26V266000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the seat belts:pretensioner. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The 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.
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 26V266000 (2)
Audi (2)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 26V266000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.