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Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd. Q8 55 TFSI qu., Q8 50 TDI qu., RSQ8 performance — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2025-12-03

Volkswagen Q8, RSQ8 front seat belt buckle production process error

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-12-03
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	Q8 55 TFSI qu., Q8 50 TDI qu., RSQ8 performance
Units affected	12
Defect	Due to an error in the component production process for some vehicles produced/imported during a specific period, the front seat belt buckle may not have been fitted with a rivet. If this occurs, the belt buckle may not be secured during a collision, increasing the risk of injury to front seat occupants.
Component	Interior safety device
Remedy	Front seat belt buckle replacement
Recall number	K5960
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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