AUDI — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2026-04-24

Audi Q5 vehicles: driver/front passenger seat belt pretensioners may have a problem

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-04-24
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN
Models affected	Q5
Model year	2025
Units affected	2860
Defect	On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the driver and/or front passenger seat belt pretensioners. As a result, the seat belt pretensioners may not work properly in a crash._x000D_ Note: This recall affects both Sportback and SUV models._x000D_ A seat belt pretensioner that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Component	Seats And Restraints
Remedy	Audi will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver and/or front passenger seat belts, as necessary.
Recall number	2026-208
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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