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NHTSA Recall 25V777000: Anchorage (seat belts)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 61 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Audi Q7.

61
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2025
owners notified (December 3)
NHTSA campaign25V777000
Manufacturer campaign692K
ComponentSEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE
Report receivedNovember 12, 2025
Owner notificationDecember 3, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.

Safety risk

A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 692K. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 14, 2025.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V777000

Make and modelModel years
Audi Q72025
Audi Q82025
Audi RS Q82025
Audi SQ82025

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.