NHTSA recall 26V-266 (26V266000)
seat belts recall reported April 24, 2026 - about 7,425 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V266000
- Also written as
- 26V-266
- Manufacturer number
- 69GT
- Reported
- April 24, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~7,425
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-266 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.