NHTSA Recall 25V899000: Retractor (seat belts)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 27,768 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Audi A5.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V899000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 69D8 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER › RETRACTOR |
| Report received | December 19, 2025 |
| Owner notification | February 16, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Safety risk
An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the right and left rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69D8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V899000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A5 | 2025 |
| Audi A6 | 2025 |
| Audi A6 Sportback e-tron | 2025 |
| Audi Q6 e-tron | 2025 |
| Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron | 2025 |
| Audi S5 | 2025 |
| Audi S6 Sportback e-tron | 2025 |
| Audi SQ6 e-tron | 2025 |
| Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron | 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.