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AUDI, VOLKSWAGEN — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2025-09-24

Audi/Volkswagen vehicles, front seat belts damaged during production

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-09-24
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN
Models affected	A5, Q4 E-TRON, S5, GOLF R, GTI
Model year	2025, 2026
Units affected	165
Defect	On certain vehicles, the front seat belt(s) may have been damaged during production. As a result, the seat belt(s) may not hold a person in place during a crash._x000D_ Note: For the Q4 E-Tron model, this recall affects both Sportback and SUV models._x000D_ A seat belt that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Component	Seats And Restraints
Remedy	The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the front seat belt(s), as necessary.
Recall number	2025-503
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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