Recall 25V-899: 2025 Audi A5, 2025 Audi A6 and 7 more
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Dec 19, 2025, covering about 27,768 vehicles.
The problem
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."
The risk
An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V899000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A5 | 2025 | All years |
| Audi A6 | 2025 | All years |
| Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron | 2025 | All years |
| Audi Q6 E-Tron | 2025 | All years |
| Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron | 2025 | All years |
| Audi S5 | 2025 | All years |
| Audi S6 Sportback E-Tron | 2025 | All years |
| Audi SQ6 E-Tron | 2025 | All years |
| Audi SQ6 Sportback E-Tron | 2025 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V-899?
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."
How is recall 25V-899 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.