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Volkswagen Group Korea A5 40 TDI qu., A5 40 TFSI qu., A5 45 TFSI qu., S5 — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2025-10-17

Volkswagen A5/S5 models parts manufacturing process has potential error

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-10-17
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group Korea
Models affected	A5 40 TDI qu., A5 40 TFSI qu., A5 45 TFSI qu., S5
Units affected	78
Defect	Recall due to a potential error in the parts manufacturing process for some vehicles produced/imported during a specific period, which may have damaged the torsion bar inside the front seat belt retractor. In such cases, if a collision occurs, the seat belt may not be secured due to the damaged torsion bar, increasing the risk of injury to front seat occupants.
Component	Other interior safety device
Remedy	Replacement of the front seat belt (left or right side replacement depending on production history)
Recall number	K5885
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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