NHTSA Recall 22V084000: Buckle assembly (seat belts) and anchorage (seat belts)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 693 vehicles. It affects 2022 Audi e-tron GT.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V084000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 72M6 |
| Components | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | February 16, 2022 |
| Owner notification | March 15, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 E-Tron GT vehicles. The center seat belt buckle wiring harness may obstruct access to the right rear seat lower child seat anchors, preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Safety risk
An improperly secured child seat increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reroute and secure the center rear seat belt buckle wiring harness and, as necessary, replace a damaged buckle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72M6.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V084000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi e-tron GT | 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.