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Name: Passenger car
Brand: Audi

Automotive · European Union · 2026-04-10

Origin: Germany

Audi passenger car: Defective torsion bar may cause seat belt to unwind in accident

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-04-10
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Audi
Models affected	A5, A6 E-TRON, Q4 E-TRON
Defect	The torsion bar is defective and may easily break, leading the belt strap to unwind uncontrollably in the event of an accident. The protective effect of the seat belt would therefore no longer be assured which can lead to injury.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/01052/26
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	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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