NHTSA Recall 25V638000: Retractor (seat belts)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,042 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Audi A5.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V638000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 694T 69UM |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › RETRACTOR |
| Report received | September 24, 2025 |
| Owner notification | October 31, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 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 one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V638000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A5 | 2025 |
| Audi A6 Sportback e-tron | 2025 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | 2026 |
| Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron | 2026 |
| Audi S5 | 2025 |
| Audi S6 Sportback e-tron | 2025 |
| Volkswagen Golf R | 2025 |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2025 |
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.