This is an active, ongoing recall
This recall has not yet been fully resolved. If you own the affected product, take action immediately and follow the remedy instructions below.
Seat Belt Retractor May Fail to Secure Child Seat/FMVSS 208
Affected Products
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Various Components
Manufactured by Volkswagen · Germany
Recall Description
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."
Remedy / What You Should Do
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.
Oversight Agency
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Official Source
This recall information is sourced from official US government databases. Always verify with the official source for the most up-to-date information.
View on official government website →What to Do If You Own This Product
Stop Use
Immediately stop using the recalled product. If the recall is for a vehicle, check with the manufacturer about driving restrictions.
Contact Volkswagen
Reach out to Volkswagen for your free remedy, whether it is a repair, replacement, or refund. Keep your model/serial number ready.
Report Issues
If you have experienced an injury or property damage, report it to NHTSA and seek medical attention if needed.
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