Audi and Volkswagen Group of America recall 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in the front seat belt retractors may be damaged during production. Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts at no charge. VIN lookups begin Sept 26, 2025 and owner letters go out Nov 21, 2025.
In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 694T. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 26, 2025.
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Front seat belts are a critical restraint system in vehicles. The recall targets retractors to ensure belts stay taut and secure occupants in a crash.
If the torsion bar is damaged, the retractor may fail during a crash, reducing restraint effectiveness and increasing injury risk.
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Owners will need to visit a dealer for free replacement. The issue affects safety-critical components and may require immediate attention for affected VINs.
VINs can be looked up on NHTSA.gov starting 2025-09-26. Official recall pages at AudiUSA and VW.com list details.
Once notified, repair appointments typically vary by dealer. Expect several days to a few weeks for parts and scheduling.
Keep the recall letter, VIN, and all communications with the dealer. Document the service and any replacement parts.
Year: 2025-2026 (varies by model)\nMake: Audi, Volkswagen\nModels: 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, Q4 E-Tron\nComponent: Front seat belts retractors\nRecall ID: 25V638000\nRecall Date: 2025-09-24\nSold at: Audi and Volkswagen brand dealerships nationwide\nRemedy: Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge\nVIN lookup: Available on NHTSA.gov beginning 2025-09-26
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